Bible in Basic English
"Whoever, then, goes against this word, goes against not man but God, who gives his Holy Spirit to you."
— 1 Thessalonians 4:8, Bible in Basic English
“He therefore that despiseth, despiseth not man, but God, who hath also given unto us his holy Spirit.”
“Therefore he that rejecteth, rejecteth not man, but God, who giveth his Holy Spirit unto you. ”
“Therefore he who rejects this doesn't reject man, but God, who has also given his Holy Spirit to you.”
“Consequently the one who rejects this is not rejecting human authority but God, who gives his Holy Spirit to you.”
“Therefore, he that despiseth these things, despiseth not man, but God, who also hath given his holy Spirit in us.”
“He therefore that despiseth, despiseth not man, but God, who hath also given unto us his holy Spirit.”
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;
And that you may take pride in being quiet and doing your business, working with your hands as we gave you orders;