Not for uncleanness, but in sanctification (επ ακαθαρσια αλλ' εν αγιασμω). Sharp contrast made still sharper by the two prepositio…

For God hath not called us unto uncleanness. When he called us to be his followers, it was not that we should lead lives of impurity, but …

For God.—This gives the reason for stating that the Lord will take vengeance on such sins, because they are not part of the terms …

Another reason for compliance is the nature of God’s calling. As in 2:12, this is God’s effectual call, mediated through gospel preaching ([Referen…

For God hath not called us. This appears to be the same sentiment as the preceding one—that the will of God is our sanctification…

For God has not called us
The Syriac version reads "you". This is another reason to enforce the above exhortations, and to cau…

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 should walk and act i…

Previously, the Apostle Paul commended the faithful for their loyalty in the face of trials and for other good practices; here, he warns them to co…