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1 Thessalonians 4:6-8
New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
1 Thessalonians 4:6-8
New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
6 that no one wrong or exploit 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. 8 Therefore whoever rejects this rejects not human authority but God, who also gives his Holy Spirit to you.
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- 1 Thessalonians 4:6 Gk brother
1 Thessalonians 4:6-8
New International Version
1 Thessalonians 4:6-8
New International Version
6 and that in this matter no one should wrong or take advantage of a brother or sister.[a](A) The Lord will punish(B) all those who commit such sins,(C) as we told you and warned you before. 7 For God did not call us to be impure, but to live a holy life.(D) 8 Therefore, anyone who rejects this instruction does not reject a human being but God, the very God who gives you his Holy Spirit.(E)
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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.
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