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Therefore he who rejects, doesn`t reject man, but God, who has also given his Holy Spirit to you.
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Rejecting God, Not Man
Commentators unanimously stress that the call to sexual purity is not a mere human suggestion from Paul. To disregard this instruction is to reject the direct command of God Himself. The authority behind the call to holiness is divine, not human.
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1 Thessalonians
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18th Century
Presbyterian
He therefore that despiseth. Margin, rejected. That is, he who disregards such commands as these, which call him to a holy life, …
Therefore (τοιγαρουν). This old triple compound particle (τοι, γαρ, ουν) is in the N.T. only here and Heb 12:1. Paul applies the l…
19th Century
Anglican
“So you see that to act contemptuously in the matter is to act contemptuously not only towards your neighbor, but towards God Himself, and this, to…
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A final reason for compliance with the standards set forth in vv.4–5 is that they are God-given. Therefore rejection of them means rejecting not a …
16th Century
Protestant
Who has also given. So that he may more effectively turn the Thessalonians away from such contempt and obstinacy, he reminds them that the…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
He therefore that despiseth The Vulgate Latin adds, "these things"; these exhortations now delivered, the commandmen…
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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…
13th Century
Catholic
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…
