1 Thessalonians 4:4

Twentieth Century New Testament 1904

Each of you recognizing the duty of taking one woman for his wife, purely and honorably,

Cross References

Acts 9:15

But the Lord said to him: "Go, for this man is my chosen instrument to uphold my Name before the Gentiles and their kings, and the people of Israel.

Romans 1:24

Therefore God abandoned them to impurity, letting them follow the cravings of their hearts, till they dishonored their own bodies;

Romans 12:1

I entreat you, then, Brothers, by the mercies of God, to offer your bodies as a living and holy sacrifice, acceptable to God, for this is your rational worship.

Romans 6:19

I can but speak as men do because of the weakness of your earthly nature. Once you offered every part of your bodies to the service of impurity, and of wickedness, which leads to further wickedness. Now, in the same way, offer them to the service of Righteousness, which leads to holiness.

1 Corinthians 6:15

Do not you know that your bodies are Christ's members? Am I, then, to take the members that belong to the Christ and make them the members of a prostitute? Heaven forbid!

1 Corinthians 7:2

But, owing to the prevalence of immorality, I advise every man to have his own wife, and every woman her husband.

1 Corinthians 7:9

But, if they cannot control themselves, let them marry, for it is better to marry than to be consumed with passion.

2 Corinthians 4:7

This treasure we have in these earthen vessels, that its all- prevailing power may be seen to come from God, and not to be our own.

Philippians 4:8

In conclusion, Brothers, wherever you find anything true or honorable, righteous or pure, lovable or praiseworthy, or if 'virtue' and 'honour' have any meaning, there let your thoughts dwell.

Hebrews 13:4

Let marriage be honoured by all and the married life be pure; for God will judge those who are immoral and those who commit adultery.

1 Peter 3:7

Again, those of you who are married men should live considerately with their wives, showing due regard to their sex, as weaker than their own, and not forgetting that they share with you in the gift of Life. Then you will be able to pray without hindrance.