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not in lustful passion like the heathen, who do not know God. No one is to overstep and take advantage of his brother in this matter, because the Lord is an avenger in all these things, just as we said previously and solemnly testified to it. For God did not call us for uncleanness, but in sanctification.

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not in passionate lust(A) like the pagans,(B) who do not know God;(C) and that in this matter no one should wrong or take advantage of a brother or sister.[a](D) The Lord will punish(E) all those who commit such sins,(F) as we told you and warned you before. For God did not call us to be impure, but to live a holy life.(G)

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Thessalonians 4:6 The Greek word for brother or sister (adelphos) refers here to a believer, whether man or woman, as part of God’s family.