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Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Thessalonians 4:3-6

1 Thessalonians 4:3-6. For As we solemnly assured you, and charged you to keep continually in remembrance; this is the will of God, your sanctification That, as God hath chosen us from the rest of the world to be a people dedicated to his honour and service, we should not pollute ourselves with those abominations which are so common among the heathen, but that we should be perfectly holy in heart and life; and therefore, to mention one single branch of the contrary; that ye should... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12

4:1-12 TEACHING ABOUT MARRIAGE AND WORKGod’s will is that there be continual progress in the lives of believers, leading them to increasing holiness. As they try more to please God, they will become increasingly different from those who do not know God (4:1-3a).For example, in relations between the sexes, Christians will not be uncontrolled as the pagans are, but will restrain their sexual passions (3b-5). If they commit immoral acts they shame themselves and harm others. They also sin against... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 1 Thessalonians 4:3

will . App-102 . sanctification . Greek. hagiasmos. See Romans 6:19 . abstain . Greek. apechomai. See Acts 15:20 . read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - 1 Thessalonians 4:3

For this is the will of God, even your sanctification, that ye abstain from fornication;Even your sanctification ... Paul was about to cite three things which entered into sanctification: (a) abstaining from fornication; (b) possessing one's vessel in a state of honor; and (c) refraining from defrauding a brother in this matter. Behold then the true definition of sanctification, which may be summed up in a word, moral living. Sanctification is not therefore some kind of special or second... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - 1 Thessalonians 4:3

1 Thessalonians 4:3. For this is the will of God,— For the will of God is, that you should become holy, and abstain from all impurity. The sense of the original word πορνεια, is very general, and extends to all acts of uncleanness. read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 1 Thessalonians 4:3

3. For—enforcing the assertion that his "commandments" were "by (the authority of) the Lord Jesus" (1 Thessalonians 4:2). Since "this is the will of God," let it be your will also. fornication—not regarded as a sin at all among the heathen, and so needing the more to be denounced (Acts 15:20). read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12

A. Christian living 4:1-12Paul used the opportunity this epistle afforded him to give his readers basic instruction concerning Christian living. He did this to promote their maturation in Christ and to guard them from error (cf. 1 Thessalonians 3:10). read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Thessalonians 4:1-24

III. PRACTICAL INSTRUCTIONS AND EXHORTATIONS 4:1-5:24The second major part of this epistle contains instructions and exhortations about Christian living in general, the Rapture, personal watchfulness, church life, and individual behavior. All of this is vital for believers who are undergoing opposition for their faith. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Thessalonians 4:3-5

The will of God for the Christian is clear. Positively it is sanctification, namely, a life set apart from sin unto God. Negatively it involves abstinence (self-denial) from all kinds of sexual behavior that is outside the prescribed will of God including adultery, premarital sex, homosexuality, etc. Rather than participating in these acts the believer should learn how to control his or her body and its passions in sanctification and with honor. We should not behave lustfully like Gentiles who... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Thessalonians 4:3-8

2. Sexual purity 4:3-8This section opens and closes with explicit references to the will of God. read more

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