1 Thessalonians 4:3

1 Thessalonians chapter 4 · verse 3 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

World English Bible · 2000

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

King James Version · 1611

For this is the will of God, even your sanctification, that ye should abstain from fornication:

American Standard Version · 1901

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

v.2For ye know what charge we gave you through the Lord Jesus.

v.3This passage

v.4that each one of you know how to possess himself of his own vessel in sanctification and honor,

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

Ephesians 6:6
not in the way of eyeservice, as men-pleasers; but as servants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart;
Ephesians 5:26
that he might sanctify it, having cleansed it by the washing of water with the word,
Hebrews 13:21
make you perfect in every good thing to do his will, working in us that which is well-pleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ; to whom be the glory for ever and ever. Amen.
1 Corinthians 1:30
But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who was made unto us wisdom from God, and righteousness and sanctification, and redemption:
Acts 26:18
to open their eyes, that they may turn from darkness to light and from the power of Satan unto God, that they may receive remission of sins and an inheritance among them that are sanctified by faith in me.
Acts 15:29
that ye abstain from things sacrificed to idols, and from blood, and from things strangled, and from fornication; from which if ye keep yourselves, it shall be well with you. Fare ye well.