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1 Thessalonians 4:8

King James Version (KJV)

“In our prayers we talk to God, in our Bible study God talks to us, and we had better let God do most of the talking.”
— D.L. Moody

1 Thessalonians 4:8

Verse 8 of 18

Scripture focus

He therefore that despiseth, despiseth not man, but God, who hath also given unto us his holy Spirit.

1 Thessalonians 4:8 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on 1 Thessalonians 4:8

Theological / Devotional

Despiseth. Rather, “rejecteth,” that is, he who rejects Paul’s counsel (vs. 3-7) is actually rejecting the word of God. This view places great weight on the moral standards set forth by the apostle.

Hath also given. Textual evidence may be cited (cf. p. 10) for the omission of “also” and favors the reading “is giving” instead of “hath given.” God is continually imparting His Holy Spirit to His children.

Unto us. Textual evidence attests (cf. p. 10) the reading “unto you.” Paul is not speaking of his own inspiration by the Holy Spirit, but of the provision God has made for His people to be victorious over all forms of sin. The Lord has not only called His children to holiness, and given positive commands against uncleanness, but has provided power whereby they may reach His high standard. Thus strengthened, the Christian is able to surmount all obstacles in his quest of a character like that of his Master (cf. Eph. 3:16-19; Phil. 4:13; Col. 1:11).

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