Bible in Basic English
"Because it is God's purpose that our way of life may be not unclean but holy."
— 1 Thessalonians 4:7, Bible in Basic English
“For God hath not called us unto uncleanness, but unto holiness.”
“For God called us not for uncleanness, but in sanctification. ”
“For God called us not for uncleanness, but in sanctification.”
“For God did not call us to impurity but in holiness.”
“For God hath not called us unto uncleanness, but unto sanctification.”
“For God hath not called us unto uncleanness, but unto holiness.”
So that every one of you may keep his body holy and in honour;
Not in the passion of evil desires, like the Gentiles, who have no knowledge of God;
And that no man may make attempts to get the better of his brother in business: for the Lord is the judge in all these things, as we said to you before and gave witness.
Because it is God's purpose that our way of life may be not unclean but holy.
Whoever, then, goes against this word, goes against not man but God, who gives his Holy Spirit to you.
But about loving the brothers, there is no need for me to say anything to you in this letter: for you have the teaching of God that love for one another is right and necessary;
And, truly, you are lovers of all the brothers in Macedonia; but it is our desire that your love may be increased still more;