1 Thessalonians 4:8
Therefore he that despiseth, despiseth not man, but God, who hath also given unto us his Holy Spirit.
Thomas Haweis 1795 New Testament
In The King James Version
In Context
7For God hath not called us unto impurity, but unto holiness.
Cross References
Luke 10:16He that heareth you, heareth me; and he that despiseth you, despiseth me; and he that despiseth me, despiseth Him that sent me.
Acts 5:3But Peter said, O Ananias! why hath Satan filled thy heart that thou shouldst lie to the Holy Ghost, and secrete something from the price of the estate?
Romans 5:5and hope doth not make us ashamed; because the love of God is poured out into our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given to us.
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 →