1 Thessalonians 4:3-7

Contemporary English Version

³ God wants you to be holy, so don't be immoral in matters of sex. ⁴ Respect and honor your wife.^{[a] 5} Don't be a slave of your desires or live like people who don't know God. ⁶ You must not cheat any of the Lord's followers in matters of sex.^[b] Remember, we warned you that he punishes everyone who does such things. ⁷ God didn't choose you to be filthy, but to be pure.