1 Thessalonians 4:7

for the God does_not_call us upon to{unclean-ia}; contrariwise, in to{holy-ization},

Garth's Hyper-literal Translation

In The King James Version

For God hath not called us unto uncleanness, but unto holiness.

In Context

6the not to-be-overstepping and to-be-much-more-having in to{the practice-effect}, the brother of{same}, through-that the Lord [is] out-just/vindicative about of{the-same all}, according-as also we-say-before/ahead to{you} and witness/are-witnessed-through,

8for-so-to-which/therefore, the un-placing/rejecting is-un-placing/rejecting not man; contrariwise, the God, the also give[ing] the Spirit of{same}, the Holy, into you.

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Cross References

Romans 8:29that whom he-knows-before and predefines/designates together-formable/conformable of{the image} of{the son} of{same}, into the same to-be-being, first-offspring in to{many brothers}.

Galatians 5:19Moreover, the works of{the flesh} is-being revealed[adjective], the-which[plural] is-being adultery, sexual-immorality, unclean-ia, licentious-ia/wanton-ia,

Ephesians 2:10for of{same} we-are-being make-effect, created in to{Anointed Jesus} upon to{beneficial works, which} the God prepares-ahead, in-which-place in to{same[plural]} we-may-walk-around,

Ephesians 4:19the-who[plural] having-pained-off/away, give-aside/deliver sameselves to{the licentious-ia/wanton-ia} into work-ia/business of{every unclean-ia} in to{greater-having-ia}.

2 Thessalonians 2:13Moreover, we are-owing to-be-well-favoring/giving-thanks to{the God} always about of{you}, brothers, having-been-loved under of{[the] Lord}, that the God lifts-such-as-to-be-lifted you from of{origin/original} into salvation in to{holy-ization} of{spirit} and to{faith} of{truth},

Matthew Henry on 1 Thessalonians 4:2-9

Exhortations to Holiness; Caution against Impurity. ( a. d. 51.) 1 Furthermore then we beseech you, brethren, and exhort you by the Lord Jesus, that as ye have received of us how ye ought to walk and to please God, so ye would abound more and more. 2 For ye know what commandments we gave you by the Lord Jesus. 3 For this is the will of God, even your sanctification, that ye should abstain from fornication: 4 That every one of you should know how to possess his vessel in sanctification and honour; 5 Not in the lust… Read the whole commentary →

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