but in the God of his father. And he advanced in his precepts, and not according to the sins of Israel.
1 Thessalonians 4:1 - Catholic Public Domain Version Therefore, concerning other things, brothers, we ask and beg you, in the Lord Jesus, that, just as you have received from us the way in which you ought to walk and to please God, so also may you walk, in order that you may abound all the more. 更多版本King James Version (Oxford) 1769 Furthermore then we beseech you, brethren, and exhort you by the Lord Jesus, that as ye have received of us how ye ought to walk and to please God, so ye would abound more and more. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition FURTHERMORE, BRETHREN, we beg and admonish you in [virtue of our union with] the Lord Jesus, that [you follow the instructions which] you learned from us about how you ought to walk so as to please and gratify God, as indeed you are doing, [and] that you do so even more and more abundantly [attaining yet greater perfection in living this life]. American Standard Version (1901) Finally then, brethren, we beseech and exhort you in the Lord Jesus, that, as ye received of us how ye ought to walk and to please God, even as ye do walk,—that ye abound more and more. Common English Bible So then, brothers and sisters, we ask and encourage you in the Lord Jesus to keep living the way you already are and even do better in how you live and please God—just as you learned from us. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version For the rest therefore, brethren, we pray and beseech you in the Lord Jesus, that as you have received from us, how you ought to walk, and to please God, so also you would walk, that you may abound the more. English Standard Version 2016 Finally, then, brothers, we ask and urge you in the Lord Jesus, that as you received from us how you ought to walk and to please God, just as you are doing, that you do so more and more. |
but in the God of his father. And he advanced in his precepts, and not according to the sins of Israel.
But the path of the just is like a shining light: it advances and increases, even to the day of completion.
Every branch in me that does not bear fruit, he will take away. And each one that does bear fruit, he will cleanse, so that it may bring forth more fruit.
For I have not turned aside in the least from announcing every counsel of God to you.
For I have received from the Lord what I have also delivered to you: that the Lord Jesus, on the same night that he was handed over, took bread,
And so I make known to you, brothers, the Gospel that I preached to you, which you also received, and on which you stand.
And so, my beloved brothers, be steadfast and unmovable, abounding always in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not useless in the Lord.
But I myself, Paul, am begging you, through the meekness and modesty of Christ. I am certainly, by appearances, lowly among you, yet I have confidence in you, even while I am absent.
As to the rest, brothers, rejoice, be perfect, be encouraged, have the same mind, have peace. And so the God of peace and love will be with you.
And, brothers, if a man has been overtaken by any offense, you who are spiritual should instruct someone like this with a spirit of leniency, considering that you yourselves might also be tempted.
And so, as a prisoner in the Lord, I beg you to walk in a manner worthy of the vocation to which you have been called:
For this reason, do not choose to be imprudent. Instead, understand what is the will of God.
Only let your behavior be worthy of the Gospel of Christ, so that, whether I return and see you, or whether, being absent, I hear about you, still you may stand firm with one spirit, with one mind, laboring together for the faith of the Gospel.
And this I pray: that your charity may abound more and more, with knowledge and with all understanding,
I pursue the destination, the prize of the heavenly calling of God in Christ Jesus.
so that you may walk in a manner worthy of God, being pleasing in all things, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God,
And may the Lord multiply you, and make you abound in your charity toward one another and toward all, just as we also do toward you,
And we ask you, brothers, to recognize those who labor among you, and who preside over you in the Lord, and who admonish you,
We ought to give thanks always to God for you, brothers, in a fitting manner, because your faith is increasing greatly, and because the charity of each of you toward one another is abundant,
But we ask you, brothers, concerning the advent of our Lord Jesus Christ and of our gathering to him,
Concerning other things, brothers, pray for us, so that the Word of God may advance and be glorified, just as it is among you,
I testify before God and Christ Jesus and the elect Angels, that you should observe these things without prejudgment, doing nothing which shows favoritism to either side.
I testify before God, and before Jesus Christ, who shall judge the living and the dead through his return and his kingdom:
But without faith, it is impossible to please God. For whoever approaches God must believe that he exists, and that he rewards those who seek him.
But do not be willing to forget good works and fellowship. For God is deserving of such sacrifices.
And I beg you, brothers, that you may permit this word of consolation, especially since I have written to you with few words.
Yet truly, increase in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory, both now and in the day of eternity. Amen.
and whatever we shall request of him, we shall receive from him. For we keep his commandments, and we do the things that are pleasing in his sight.