1 Thessalonians 4:8 kjva — He therefore that despiseth, despiseth not man, but God, who hath also given unto us his holy Spirit.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"He therefore that despiseth, despiseth not man, but God, who hath also given unto us his holy Spirit."

— 1 Thessalonians 4:8, King James Version with Apocrypha

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1 Thessalonians 4 — Context

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Not in the lust of concupiscence, even as the Gentiles which know not God:

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That no man go beyond and defraud his brother in any matter: because that the Lord is the avenger of all such, as we also have forewarned you and testified.

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For God hath not called us unto uncleanness, but unto holiness.

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He therefore that despiseth, despiseth not man, but God, who hath also given unto us his holy Spirit.

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But as touching brotherly love ye need not that I write unto you: for ye yourselves are taught of God to love one another.

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And indeed ye do it toward all the brethren which are in all Macedonia: but we beseech you, brethren, that ye increase more and more;

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And that ye study to be quiet, and to do your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you;

1 Thessalonians 4:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Thessalonians 4:8 say?
1 Thessalonians 4:8 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “He therefore that despiseth, despiseth not man, but God, who hath also given unto us his holy Spirit.”
Where is 1 Thessalonians 4:8 in the Bible?
1 Thessalonians 4:8 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 Thessalonians, chapter 4, verse 8.
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 4:8.
What translation should I read 1 Thessalonians 4:8 in?
1 Thessalonians 4:8 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 4:8?
1 Thessalonians 4:8 reads (KJVA): “He therefore that despiseth, despiseth not man, but God, who hath also given unto us his holy Spirit.” 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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