1 Thessalonians 4:3
1 Thessalonians · New Testament · Chapter 4
“For this is the will of God, even your sanctification, that ye should abstain from fornication:”1 Thessalonians 4:3
What Does 1 Thessalonians 4:3 Mean?
1 Thessalonians 4:3 is found in the book of 1 Thessalonians, chapter 4, verse 3 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Marriage.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to 1 Thessalonians 4:3 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Romans 12:2“And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.”1 Peter 4:2“That he no longer should live the rest of his time in the flesh to the lusts of men, but to the will of God.”1 Thessalonians 5:23“And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.”1 Corinthians 6:18“Flee fornication. Every sin that a man doeth is without the body; but he that committeth fornication sinneth against his own body.”1 Thessalonians 5:18“In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.”Hebrews 13:4“Marriage is honourable in all, and the bed undefiled: but whoremongers and adulterers God will judge.”Colossians 3:5“Mortify therefore your members which are upon the earth; fornication, uncleanness, inordinate affection, evil concupiscence, and covetousness, which is idolatry:”1 Peter 1:15“But as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation;”Ephesians 5:17“Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is.”Matthew 6:10“Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.”Ephesians 5:3“But fornication, and all uncleanness, or covetousness, let it not be once named among you, as becometh saints;”1 Thessalonians 4:4“That every one of you should know how to possess his vessel in sanctification and honour;”Galatians 5:19“Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness,”1 John 2:17“And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever.”Matthew 7:21“Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.”1 Corinthians 6:9“Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind,”1 Corinthians 6:13“Meats for the belly, and the belly for meats: but God shall destroy both it and them. Now the body is not for fornication, but for the Lord; and the Lord for the body.”2 Thessalonians 2:13“But we are bound to give thanks alway to God for you, brethren beloved of the Lord, because God hath from the beginning chosen you to salvation through sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth:”Revelation 21:8“But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death.”John 17:17“Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth.”
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