1 Thessalonians 4:7

Translations

Modern

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

Traditional

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

Literal

For God did not call us to impurity, but in sanctification.

Latin

Non enim vocavit nos Deus in immunditiam, sed in sanctificationem.

Original

Greek

English

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

Notes

1 Thessalonians 4:7

not … impurity … but … holiness: Compare with 1:4; 2:12; 5:23–24; 2 Thessalonians 2:13–14; 1 Peter 1:15–16.

1 Thessalonians 4:1–5:22

The second part of the letter discusses Timothy's news about the church and the questions the Christians had for Paul.

Paul addresses:

the problem of sexual immorality (4:3–8) before responding to the Thessalonians’ questions about love for other Christians (4:9–12),
the fate of Christians who have died (4:13–18), and
the timing of "the Day of the Lord" (5:1–11).

Paul offers advice on topics such as leadership and community relations, the relationship with the Lord, and prophecy (5:12–22).

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul) Holiness and Sexual Purity Human Sexuality

Related verses

Leviticus 11:44
For I am the LORD your God; consecrate yourselves, therefore, and be holy, because I am holy. You must not defile yourselves by any creature that crawls along the ground.
1 Peter 2:9–12
But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, to proclaim the virtues of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.
Ephesians 1:4
For He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world to be holy and blameless in His presence. In love
1 Peter 1:14–16
As obedient children, do not conform to the passions of your former ignorance.
1 Peter 2:21–22
For to this you were called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in His footsteps:
Romans 8:29–30
For those God foreknew, He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son, so that He would be the firstborn among many brothers.
Leviticus 19:2
“Speak to the whole congregation of Israel and tell them: Be holy because I, the LORD your God, am holy.
2 Timothy 1:9
He has saved us and called us to a holy calling, not because of our works, but by His own purpose and by the grace He granted us in Christ Jesus before time began.
2 Peter 2:10
Such punishment is specially reserved for those who indulge the corrupt desires of the flesh and despise authority. Bold and self-willed, they are unafraid to slander glorious beings.
Galatians 5:19
The acts of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity, and debauchery;
1 Thessalonians 2:3
For our appeal does not arise from deceit or ulterior motives or trickery.
Hebrews 12:14
Pursue peace with everyone, as well as holiness, without which no one will see the Lord.

Glossary

Biblical Concept of Law First Letter to the Thessalonians

Topics

Adultery: Forbidden Chastity: General Scriptures Concerning Chastity: Motives For Holiness: General Scriptures Concerning Holiness: Saints: Called To Injustice: General Scriptures Concerning The Call of God: To Man Is: To Holiness

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