1 Thessalonians 4:1
Furthermore, we urge you, brethren, and exhort you in the Lord Jesus, that as you have learned from us how you ought to walk and to please God, as indeed you are doing, so you would do more and more.
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2For you know what commandments we gave you by the authority of the Lord Jesus.
Cross References
John 15:2Every branch in me that does not bear fruit he takes away: and every branch that bears fruit, he prunes it, that it may bring forth more fruit.
Romans 8:8So then those who are in the flesh cannot please God.
1 Corinthians 11:23For I have received from the Lord that which I also delivered to you, That the Lord Jesus, on the night he was betrayed, took bread:
1 Corinthians 15:58Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labour is not in vain in the Lord.
Matthew Henry on 1 Thessalonians 4:1
In this chapter the apostle gives earnest exhortations to abound in holiness, with a caution against uncleanness, enforced with several arguments, ver. 1-8 . He then mentions the great duties of brotherly love, and quietness with industry in our callings, ver. 9-12 . And concludes with comforting those who mourned for their relations and friends that died in the Lord, ver. 13-18 . Read the whole commentary →