1 Thessalonians 4:7
Strong's Lexicon
For
γὰρ (gar)
Conjunction
Strong's Greek 1063: For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason.

God
Θεὸς (Theos)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's Greek 2316: A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.

{has} not
οὐ (ou)
Adverb
Strong's Greek 3756: No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not.

called
ἐκάλεσεν (ekalesen)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's Greek 2564: (a) I call, summon, invite, (b) I call, name. Akin to the base of keleuo; to 'call'.

us
ἡμᾶς (hēmas)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 1st Person Plural
Strong's Greek 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.

to
ἐπὶ (epi)
Preposition
Strong's Greek 1909: On, to, against, on the basis of, at.

impurity,
ἀκαθαρσίᾳ (akatharsia)
Noun - Dative Feminine Singular
Strong's Greek 167: Uncleanness, impurity. From akathartos; impurity, physically or morally.

but
ἀλλ’ (all’)
Conjunction
Strong's Greek 235: But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise.

to
ἐν (en)
Preposition
Strong's Greek 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc.

holiness.
ἁγιασμῷ (hagiasmō)
Noun - Dative Masculine Singular
Strong's Greek 38: From hagiazo; properly, purification, i.e. purity; concretely a purifier.

Parallel Strong's
Berean Study Bible
For God has not called us to impurity, but to holiness.

Young's Literal Translation
for God did not call us on uncleanness, but in sanctification;

Holman Christian Standard Bible
For God has not called us to impurity but to sanctification.

New American Standard Bible
For God has not called us for the purpose of impurity, but in sanctification.

King James Bible
For God hath not called us unto uncleanness, but unto holiness.
Parallel Verses
New International Version
For God did not call us to be impure, but to live a holy life.

New Living Translation
God has called us to live holy lives, not impure lives.

English Standard Version
For God has not called us for impurity, but in holiness.

New American Standard Bible
For God has not called us for the purpose of impurity, but in sanctification.

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

Holman Christian Standard Bible
For God has not called us to impurity but to sanctification.

International Standard Version
For God did not call us to be impure, but to be holy.

NET Bible
For God did not call us to impurity but in holiness.

American Standard Version
For God called us not for uncleanness, but in sanctification.

English Revised Version
For God called us not for uncleanness, but in sanctification.

Young's Literal Translation
for God did not call us on uncleanness, but in sanctification;
















Cross References
1 Thessalonians 2:3
For our exhortation was not of deceit, nor of uncleanness, nor in guile:

2 Thessalonians 2:13
But we are bound to give thanks alway to God for you, brethren beloved of the Lord, because God hath from the beginning chosen you to salvation through sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth:

1 Peter 1:15
But as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation;

1 Thessalonians 1:1
Paul, and Silvanus, and Timotheus, unto the church of the Thessalonians which is in God the Father and in the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ.

1 Thessalonians 4:6
That no man go beyond and defraud his brother in any matter: because that the Lord is the avenger of all such, as we also have forewarned you and testified.

1 Thessalonians 4:5
Not in the lust of concupiscence, even as the Gentiles which know not God:

1 Thessalonians 4:4
That every one of you should know how to possess his vessel in sanctification and honour;

1 Thessalonians 4:8
He therefore that despiseth, despiseth not man, but God, who hath also given unto us his holy Spirit.

1 Thessalonians 4:9
But as touching brotherly love ye need not that I write unto you: for ye yourselves are taught of God to love one another.

1 Thessalonians 4:10
And indeed ye do it toward all the brethren which are in all Macedonia: but we beseech you, brethren, that ye increase more and more;
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