Devine Scripture

1 Thessalonians 4:2

1 Thessalonians chapter 4 · verse 2 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

For ye know what charge we gave you through the Lord Jesus.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

For ye know what commandments we gave you by the Lord Jesus.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

For ye know what charge we gave you through the Lord Jesus.

Context

v.1Finally then, brethren, we beseech and exhort you in the Lord Jesus, that, as ye received of us how ye ought to walk and to please God, even as ye do walk,—that ye abound more and more.

v.2This passage

v.3For this is the will of God, even your sanctification, that ye abstain from fornication;

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Matthew 28:20

    teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I commanded you: and lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world.

  • 2 Thessalonians 3:10

    For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, If any will not work, neither let him eat.

  • 1 Corinthians 9:21

    to them that are without law, as without law, not being without law to God, but under law to Christ, that I might gain them that are without law.

  • 2 Thessalonians 3:6

    Now we command you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye withdraw yourselves from every brother that walketh disorderly, and not after the tradition which they received of us.

  • Ezekiel 3:17

    Son of man, I have made thee a watchman unto the house of Israel: therefore hear the word at my mouth, and give them warning from me.