1 Thessalonians 4:2 cpdv — For you know what precepts I have given to you through the Lord Jesus.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"For you know what precepts I have given to you through the Lord Jesus. "

— 1 Thessalonians 4:2, Catholic Public Domain Version

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1 Thessalonians 4 — Context

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Therefore, concerning other things, brothers, we ask and beg you, in the Lord Jesus, that, just as you have received from us the way in which you ought to walk and to please God, so also may you walk, in order that you may abound all the more.

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For you know what precepts I have given to you through the Lord Jesus.

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For this is the will of God, your sanctification: that you should abstain from fornication,

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that each one of you should know how to possess his vessel in sanctification and honor,

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not in passions of lust, like the Gentiles who do not know God,

1 Thessalonians 4:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Thessalonians 4:2 say?
1 Thessalonians 4:2 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “For you know what precepts I have given to you through the Lord Jesus. ”
Where is 1 Thessalonians 4:2 in the Bible?
1 Thessalonians 4:2 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 Thessalonians, chapter 4, verse 2.
Who wrote 1 Thessalonians?
1 Thessalonians is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle. It was written c. AD 50–51.
What is the book of 1 Thessalonians about?
One of Paul's earliest letters — encouragement to a baby church doing well under persecution. He commends their faith, instructs them on sexual purity and brotherly love, and answers their questions about believers who have died before Christ's return.
What are the major themes of 1 Thessalonians?
1 Thessalonians explores themes including Hope of Christ's Return, Sanctification, Brotherly Love, Encouragement. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Thessalonians 4:2.
What translation should I read 1 Thessalonians 4:2 in?
1 Thessalonians 4:2 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Thessalonians 4:2?
1 Thessalonians 4:2 reads (CPDV): “For you know what precepts I have given to you through the Lord Jesus. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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