1 Thessalonians 4:2

World English Bible (2000)

For you know what instructions we gave you through the Lord Jesus.

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Referenced Verses

  • Ezek 3:17 : 17 Son of man, I have made you a watchman to the house of Israel: therefore hear the word from my mouth, and give them warning from me.
  • Matt 28:20 : 20 teaching them to observe all things that I commanded you. Behold, I am with you always, even to the end of the age." Amen.
  • 1 Cor 9:21 : 21 to those who are without law, as without law (not being without law toward God, but under law toward Christ), that I might win those who are without law.
  • 2 Thess 3:6 : 6 Now we command you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you withdraw yourselves from every brother who walks in rebellion, and not after the tradition which they received from us.
  • 2 Thess 3:10 : 10 For even when we were with you, we commanded you this: "If anyone will not work, neither let him eat."

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