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1 Thessalonians 4:5-7
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised
1 Thessalonians 4:5-7
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised
5 not with lustful passion, like the Gentiles who do not know God; 6 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. 7 For God did not call us to impurity but in holiness.
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- 1 Thessalonians 4:6 Gk brother
1 Thessalonians 4:5-7
New International Version
1 Thessalonians 4:5-7
New International Version
5 not in passionate lust(A) like the pagans,(B) who do not know God;(C) 6 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. 7 For God did not call us to be impure, but to live a holy life.(G)
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- 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.
1 Thessalonians 4:5-7
King James Version
1 Thessalonians 4:5-7
King James Version
5 Not in the lust of concupiscence, even as the Gentiles which know not God:
6 That no man go beyond and defraud his brother in any matter: because that the Lord is the avenger of all such, as we also have forewarned you and testified.
7 For God hath not called us unto uncleanness, but unto holiness.
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