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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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Albert Barnes
On 1 Thessalonians 4:8
18th Century
Theologian
He therefore that despiseth. Margin, rejected. That is, he who disregards such commands as these, which call him to a holy life, …
AT Robertson
On 1 Thessalonians 4:8
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…
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Thessalonians 4:8
19th Century
Bishop
“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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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 1 Thessalonians 4:8
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 …
John Calvin
On 1 Thessalonians 4:8
16th Century
Theologian
Who has also given. So that he may more effectively turn the Thessalonians away from such contempt and obstinacy, he reminds them that the…
John Gill
On 1 Thessalonians 4:8
17th Century
Pastor
He therefore that despiseth
The Vulgate Latin adds, "these things"; these exhortations now delivered, the commandmen…
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…