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1 Thessalonians 4

1 Thessalonians 4:8

Living to Please God · 1 Thessalonians 4:1–12
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Translations

Modern
Anyone, then, who rejects this command does not reject man but God, the very One who gives you His Holy Spirit.
Traditional
He therefore that despiseth, despiseth not man, but God, who hath also given unto us his holy Spirit.
Literal
So then, the one setting this aside does not set aside man but God, the One also giving His Holy Spirit to you.
Latin
Itaque qui hæc spernit, non hominem spernit, sed Deum: qui etiam dedit Spiritum suum Sanctum in nobis.

Original

Greek
English
Anyone, then, who rejects this command does not reject man but God, the very One who gives you His Holy Spirit.

Notes

1 Thessalonians 4:8
1 Thessalonians 4:1–5:22

The second part of the letter discusses Timothy's news about the church and the questions the Christians had for Paul.

Paul addresses:

  • the problem of sexual immorality (4:3–8) before responding to the Thessalonians’ questions about love for other Christians (4:9–12),

  • the fate of Christians who have died (4:13–18), and

  • the timing of "the Day of the Lord" (5:1–11).

Paul offers advice on topics such as leadership and community relations, the relationship with the Lord, and prophecy (5:12–22).

Glossary

Biblical Concept of Law First Letter to the Thessalonians

Topics

Contempt of Ministers, is a Despising of God Holy Spirit: General Scriptures Concerning