1 Tesalonicenses 4:4, 1 Tesalonicenses 4:5 NVI

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8

1-8 To abide in the faith of the gospel is not enough, we must abound in the work of faith. The rule according to which all ought to walk and act, is the commandments given by the Lord Jesus Christ. Sanctification, in the renewal of their souls under the influences of the Holy Spirit, and attention to appointed duties, constituted the will of God respecting them. In aspiring after this renewal of the soul unto holiness, strict restraint must be put upon the appetites and senses of the body, and... read more

Frank Binford Hole

F. B. Hole's Old and New Testament Commentary - 1 Thessalonians 4:1-99

1Thess 4 AS WE OPEN the fourth chapter of this epistle we find the Apostle turning to exhortation and instruction. The earlier chapters had been largely occupied with reminiscences both as regards the work of God, wrought m the Thessalonians, and also the behaviour and service of Paul and his fellow-workers in their midst. Now the Apostle addresses himself to the present needs of his much-loved converts. In the first chapter he had been able to say about them much that was highly commendatory,... read more

Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - 1 Thessalonians 4:1-5

Warning Regarding Various Sins. Concerning concupiscence: v. 1. Furthermore, then, we beseech you, brethren, and exhort you by the Lord Jesus, that, as ye have received of us how ye ought to walk and to please God, so ye would abound more and more. v. 2. For we know what commandments we gave you by the Lord Jesus. v. 3. For this is the will of God, even your sanctification, that ye should abstain from fornication; v. 4. that every one of you should know how to possess his vessel in... read more

Johann Peter Lange

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8

SECOND PARTDIDACTIC AND HORTATORYCh. 4, 5___________IWarning against Fornication and Covetousness1 Thessalonians 4:1-8.1Furthermore, then, we beseech1 you, brethren, and exhort you [Finally then, brethren, we beseech you, and exhort]2 by [in,ἐν] the Lord Jesus, that,3 as ye have received of [according as ye received from]4 us how ye ought to walk and to please God, [even as also ye do walk,]5 so ye would abound more and more [ye would abound yet more].6 2For ye know what commandments we gave... read more

Frederick Brotherton Meyer

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8

Called to Sanctification 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8 The first paragraph of this chapter exhorts to purity, the second to industry, the third to expectation of the Second Advent. But the three are closely combined, because those who wait for the Lord will instinctively wear white robes. The body is compared to a vessel, and we must keep it clean for the Master’s use, walking day by day so as to please Him. Before Enoch was translated, he had the testimony borne him that he had pleased God, Hebrews... read more

G. Campbell Morgan

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - 1 Thessalonians 4:1-18

At this point in his letter the apostle turned to exhortation. Timothy's report concerning the Thessalonians' condition had indicated that they needed some words of kindly warning. The first subject is personal purity. Their life was lived in a city characterized by great moral looseness. The condition of the unregenerate Gentiles is revealed in the arresting phrase which describes them as living "in the passion of lust," and declares that the reason was that "they know not God." Hence the... read more

Robert Neighbour

Wells of Living Water Commentary - 1 Thessalonians 4:3-7

Sanctification 1 Thessalonians 4:3-7 ; 1 Thessalonians 5:15-28 INTRODUCTORY WORDS The doctrine of sanctification has been abused, but that does not mean that we should steer clear of God's message concerning this great definite work in the believer's heart and life. There are so many who excuse all kinds of actions among Christians. They seem to think that a Christian, since he is saved by grace, can live any way he may desire, and get away with it. God never permits us to use "grace" as a... read more

James Nisbet

James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary - 1 Thessalonians 4:4

SANCTIFICATION AND HONOUR‘That every one of you should know how to possess his vessel in sanctification and honour.’ 1 Thessalonians 4:4 Here we have a call unto holiness.‘The human body is elsewhere in Holy Scripture compared to a tabernacle or tent, here it is spoken of as a vessel. The two figures convey some common ideas, both represent that which contains the true life, and both refer to its temporary and not to its permanent occupation. Both also have their proper uses, but whilst a... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Thessalonians 4:3-7

‘For this is the will of God, even your sanctification, that you abstain from fornication, that each of you know how to possess himself of his own vessel in sanctification and honour, not in the passion of lust like the Gentiles who do not know God. That no man transgress and wrong his brother in the matter, because the Lord is an avenger in all these things, as also we forewarned you and testified. For God called us not to uncleanness but in sanctification.’ The passage must be read as one... read more

Arthur Peake

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12

1 Thessalonians 4:1-2 Kings : . Practical Exhortations to Purity of Life and Brotherly Love.— The Church at Thessalonica has begun well and is encouraged to go forward. 1 Thessalonians 4:1 . abound: 1 Thessalonians 3:12 *. 1 Thessalonians 4:3 . abstain, etc.: the inculcation of such an elementary principle of conduct seems strange, but we need to remember that certain heathen cults regarded immorality as part of the ritual of worship, and religion and immorality were to them almost... read more