1 Thessalonians 4:9
As to love for the Brethren there is no need to write to you; for you have yourselves been taught by God to love one another;
Twentieth Century New Testament
In The King James Version
In Context
8Therefore he who disregards this warning disregards, not man, but God who gives you his Holy Spirit.
Cross References
Matthew 22:39The second, which is like it, is this — ‘Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thou dost thyself.’
John 13:34I give you a new commandment — Love one another; love one another as I have loved you.
John 15:12This is my command — Love one another, as I have loved you.
Romans 12:10In brotherly love, be affectionate to one another; in showing respect, set an example of deference to one another;
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 →