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1 Thessalonians, 4

1. Finally, brothers, we urge you and appeal to you in the Lord Jesus; we instructed you how to live in the way that pleases God, and you are so living; but make more progress still.

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.

2. You are well aware of the instructions we gave you on the authority of the Lord Jesus.

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

3. God wills you all to be holy. He wants you to keep away from sexual immorality,

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

4. and each one of you to know how to control his body in a way that is holy and honourable,

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

5. not giving way to selfish lust like the nations who do not acknowledge God.

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

6. He wants nobody at all ever to sin by taking advantage of a brother in these matters; the Lord always pays back sins of that sort, as we told you before emphatically.

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.

7. God called us to be holy, not to be immoral;

7. For God hath not called us unto uncleanness, but unto holiness.

8. in other words, anyone who rejects this is rejecting not human authority, but God, who gives you his Holy Spirit.

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

9. As for brotherly love, there is no need to write to you about that, since you have yourselves learnt from God to love one another,

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.

10. and in fact this is how you treat all the brothers throughout the whole of Macedonia. However, we do urge you, brothers, to go on making even greater progress

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;

11. and to make a point of living quietly, attending to your own business and earning your living, just as we told you to,

11. And that ye study to be quiet, and to do your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you;

12. so that you may earn the respect of outsiders and not be dependent on anyone.

12. That ye may walk honestly toward them that are without, and [that] ye may have lack of nothing.

13. We want you to be quite certain, brothers, about those who have fallen asleep, to make sure that you do not grieve for them, as others do who have no hope.

13. But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope.

14. We believe that Jesus died and rose again, and that in the same way God will bring with him those who have fallen asleep in Jesus.

14. For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him.

15. We can tell you this from the Lord's own teaching, that we who are still alive for the Lord's coming will not have any advantage over those who have fallen asleep.

15. For this we say unto you by the word of the Lord, that we which are alive [and] remain unto the coming of the Lord shall not prevent them which are asleep.

16. At the signal given by the voice of the Archangel and the trumpet of God, the Lord himself will come down from heaven; those who have died in Christ will be the first to rise,

16. For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first:

17. and only after that shall we who remain alive be taken up in the clouds, together with them, to meet the Lord in the air. This is the way we shall be with the Lord for ever.

17. Then we which are alive [and] remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord.

18. With such thoughts as these, then, you should encourage one another.

18. Wherefore comfort one another with these words.



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4:1-2 - Paul exhorts the Thessalonians to live in a manner pleasing to God, emphasizing holiness in the Christian life. The apostle emphasizes that obedience to God's word is fundamental to spiritual growth (see also 1 Peter 1:15-16 and Ephesians 4:1).

4:3-8 - Paul teaches the importance of sexual purity, stating that sanctification involves avoiding impurity and controlling one's own body. Christian morality is central to living out one's faith (see also 1 Corinthians 6:18-20 and Hebrews 13:4).

4:9-10 - The apostle commends the Thessalonians for their brotherly love, encouraging them to grow in it even more. The Christian life should be marked by kindness and solidarity among brothers (see also John 13:34-35 and 1 John 4:7-8).

4:13-18 - Paul speaks of the hope of the resurrection, comforting Christians who have lost loved ones. He teaches that the dead in Christ will rise first, and the living will be caught up to meet the Lord (see also 1 Corinthians 15:51-52 and John 14:3).

4:16-18 - The rapture described by Paul reinforces the Christian hope in Christ's return. The promise of being with the Lord forever brings comfort and courage in the face of death (see also 1 Corinthians 15:23-24 and Matthew 24:30-31).

Versi relativi a 1 Thessalonians, 4:

1 Thessalonians chapter 4 addresses practical and doctrinal issues. What instructions does Paul offer for living a life that pleases God? This instructive text focuses on sanctification, highlighting sexual purity and brotherly love. Paul also clears up doubts about the resurrection and return of Christ, offering hope to those who have lost loved ones. The chapter deals with themes such as Christian morality, work ethics and eschatological hope. Investigate with us five biblical passages that relate to the crucial teachings of this guiding chapter.

1 Corinthians 6:18: "Flee from sexual immorality. All other sins that anyone commits, they commit outside the body; but whoever sins sexually sins against his own body." - This verse reinforces Paul's teaching on sanctification and sexual purity in 1 Thessalonians 4:3-5.

Ephesians 4:28: "He who stole steals no more; rather work, doing something useful with your hands, so that you have something to share with those in need." - Paul gives a similar instruction in 1 Thessalonians 4:11-12, emphasizing the importance of honest work.

1 Corinthians 15:51-52: "Behold, I tell you a mystery: We will not all sleep, but we will all be changed, in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. For the trumpet will sound, the dead will be raised incorruptible, and we will be transformed." - This passage elaborates on the concept of the resurrection and return of Christ mentioned in 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18.

John 14:1-3: "Do not let your heart be troubled. Believe in God; also believe in me. In my Father's house there are many rooms; If it weren't so, I would have told them. I will prepare a place for them. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and take you to myself, so that you may be where I am." - Jesus' words about his return are the basis for Paul's teaching in 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18.

Romans 13:11-12: "Furthermore, you know in what time we are living, that it is time to wake up from your sleep, because now our salvation is closer than when we believed. The night is almost over; the day soon comes. Therefore, let us put aside the works of darkness and put on the armor of light." - This verse echoes the theme of watchfulness and preparation for Christ's return, which Paul addresses in 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18.

FAQ:

What does Paul teach about sanctification?

He exhorts believers to turn away from sexual immorality and live holy lives to please God. (1 Thessalonians 4:3-4)

How should believers treat one another?

They must love one another more and live worthy lives, working hard and being a good witness. (1 Thessalonians 4:9-12)

What does Paul teach about the return of Christ?

The dead in Christ will rise first, and the living will be caught up to meet the Lord in the air. (1 Thessalonians 4:16-17)

Why does Paul write about the resurrection of the dead?

To comfort believers and assure them that those who have died in Christ will be with Him at His return. (1 Thessalonians 4:13-14)

How should believers react to the promise of Christ's return?

They should encourage one another with this hope and live prepared for that day. (1 Thessalonians 4:18)


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