1 Thessalonians 4:9 net — Now on the topic of brotherly love you have no need for anyone to write you, for you yourselves are taught by God to lo…

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"Now on the topic of brotherly love you have no need for anyone to write you, for you yourselves are taught by God to love one another."

— 1 Thessalonians 4:9, NET Bible

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1 Thessalonians 4 — Context

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In this matter no one should violate the rights of his brother or take advantage of him, because the Lord is the avenger in all these cases, as we also told you earlier and warned you solemnly.

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For God did not call us to impurity but in holiness.

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Consequently the one who rejects this is not rejecting human authority but God, who gives his Holy Spirit to you.

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Now on the topic of brotherly love you have no need for anyone to write you, for you yourselves are taught by God to love one another.

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And indeed you are practicing it toward all the brothers and sisters in all of Macedonia. But we urge you, brothers and sisters, to do so more and more,

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to aspire to lead a quiet life, to attend to your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you.

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In this way you will live a decent life before outsiders and not be in need.

1 Thessalonians 4:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Thessalonians 4:9 say?
1 Thessalonians 4:9 in the NET Bible reads: “Now on the topic of brotherly love you have no need for anyone to write you, for you yourselves are taught by God to 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 (NET): “Now on the topic of brotherly love you have no need for anyone to write you, for you yourselves are taught by God to 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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