1 Thessalonians 4:3 web — For this is the will of God: your sanctification, that you abstain from sexual immorality,

World English Bible

"For this is the will of God: your sanctification, that you abstain from sexual immorality,"

— 1 Thessalonians 4:3, World English Bible

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1 Thessalonians 4 — Context

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Finally then, brothers, we beg and exhort you in the Lord Jesus, that as you received from us how you ought to walk and to please God, that you abound more and more.

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For you know what instructions we gave you through the Lord Jesus.

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For this is the will of God: your sanctification, that you abstain from sexual immorality,

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

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not in the passion of lust, even as the Gentiles who don't know God;

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that no one should take advantage of and wrong a brother or sister in this matter; because the Lord is an avenger in all these things, as also we forewarned you and testified.

1 Thessalonians 4:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Thessalonians 4:3 say?
1 Thessalonians 4:3 in the World English Bible reads: “For this is the will of God: your sanctification, that you abstain from sexual immorality,”
Where is 1 Thessalonians 4:3 in the Bible?
1 Thessalonians 4:3 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 Thessalonians, chapter 4, verse 3.
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 4:3.
What translation should I read 1 Thessalonians 4:3 in?
1 Thessalonians 4:3 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 4:3?
1 Thessalonians 4:3 reads (WEB): “For this is the will of God: your sanctification, that you abstain from sexual immorality,” 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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