1 Thessalonians 4:9 cpdv — But concerning the charity of brotherhood, we have no need to write to you. For you yourselves have learned from God th…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"But concerning the charity of brotherhood, we have no need to write to you. For you yourselves have learned from God that you should love one another. "

— 1 Thessalonians 4:9, Catholic Public Domain Version

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1 Thessalonians 4 — Context

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and that no one should overwhelm or circumvent his brother in business. For the Lord is the vindicator of all these things, just as we have preached and testified to you.

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For God has not called us to impurity, but to sanctification.

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And so, whoever despises these teachings, does not despise man, but God, who has even provided his Holy Spirit within us.

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But concerning the charity of brotherhood, we have no need to write to you. For you yourselves have learned from God that you should love one another.

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For indeed, you act in this way with all the brothers in all of Macedonia. But we petition you, brothers, so that you may abound all the more,

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to choose work that allows you to be tranquil, and to carry out your business and to do your work with your own hands, just as we have instructed you,

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and to walk honestly with those who are outside, and to desire nothing belonging to another.

1 Thessalonians 4:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Thessalonians 4:9 say?
1 Thessalonians 4:9 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “But concerning the charity of brotherhood, we have no need to write to you. For you yourselves have learned from God that you should love one another. ”
Where is 1 Thessalonians 4:9 in the Bible?
1 Thessalonians 4:9 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 Thessalonians, chapter 4, verse 9.
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 4:9.
What translation should I read 1 Thessalonians 4:9 in?
1 Thessalonians 4:9 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 4:9?
1 Thessalonians 4:9 reads (CPDV): “But concerning the charity of brotherhood, we have no need to write to you. For you yourselves have learned from God that you should love one another. ” 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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