1 Thessalonians 4:2

American Standard Version (1901)

For ye know what charge we gave you through the Lord Jesus.

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Referenced Verses

  • Ezek 3:17 : 17 Son of man, I have made thee a watchman unto the house of Israel: therefore hear the word at my mouth, and give them warning from me.
  • Matt 28:20 : 20 teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I commanded you: and lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world.
  • 1 Cor 9:21 : 21 to them that are without law, as without law, not being without law to God, but under law to Christ, that I might gain them that are without law.
  • 2 Thess 3:6 : 6 Now we command you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye withdraw yourselves from every brother that walketh disorderly, and not after the tradition which they received of us.
  • 2 Thess 3:10 : 10 For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, If any will not work, neither let him eat.

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