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Ignorance of God Breeds Lust
Commentators unanimously explain that "the passion of lust" is directly linked to those "who know not God." A life governed by uncontrolled desire is presented as a direct result of spiritual ignorance. As the Expositor's Bible Commentary notes, those outside the church are guided by this principle, whereas believers, who know God, are called to a much higher standard of holy and honorable behavior.
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1 Thessalonians
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Thessalonians 4:5
18th Century
Theologian
Not in the lust of concupiscence. In gross gratifications.
Even as the Gentiles. This was, and is, a common vice among the…
AT Robertson
On 1 Thessalonians 4:5
Not in the passion of lust (μη εν παθε επιθυμιας). Plain picture of the wrong way for the husband to come to marriage.
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Thessalonians 4:5
19th Century
Bishop
Not in the lust of concupiscence, for such a method of using one’s faculties, such an attempt to acquire mastery of vital…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 1 Thessalonians 4:5
Those “who do not know God” (i.e., the “heathen” Gentiles; cf. Galatians 4:8; 2 Thessalonians 1:8; [Reference Jeremiah 10:25…
John Gill
On 1 Thessalonians 4:5
17th Century
Pastor
Not in the lust of concupiscence
Or "passion of lust"; for the mere gratifying and indulging of that; for a man so to possess …
Matthew Henry
On 1 Thessalonians 4:1–8
17th Century
Minister
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…