1 Thessalonians 4:7
For God hath not called us unto uncleanness, but unto holiness.
Context
This verse from 1 Thessalonians Chapter 4 connects to 10 cross-references. Instruction on sexual holiness: abstain from sexual immorality, controlling your own body in holiness and honor, not in passionate lust like the Gentiles. Concerning those who have died: we should not grieve as those without hope, for Jesus who died …
Other Translations
For God called us not for uncleanness, but in sanctification.
for God did not call us on uncleanness, but in sanctification;
Because it is God's purpose that our way of life may be not unclean but holy.
Cross References
Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness,
Whereunto he called you by our gospel, to the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.
But we are bound to give thanks alway to God for you, brethren beloved of the Lord, because God hath …
Who did no sin, neither was guile found in his mouth:
For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow …
Having your conversation honest among the Gentiles: that, whereas they speak against you as evildoers, they may by your good …
But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth …
Because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy.
As obedient children, not fashioning yourselves according to the former lusts in your ignorance:
But chiefly them that walk after the flesh in the lust of uncleanness, and despise government. Presumptuous are they, selfwilled, …