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not with lustful passion, like the Gentiles who do not know God; that no one wrongs or exploits a brother or sister[a] in this matter, because the Lord is an avenger in all these things, just as we have already told you beforehand and solemnly warned you. For God did not call us to impurity but in holiness.

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  1. 1 Thessalonians 4:6 Gk brother

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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  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.