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◄ 1 Thessalonians 4:1►

New International Version
As for other matters, brothers and sisters, we instructed you how to live in order to please God, as in fact you are living. Now we ask you and urge you in the Lord Jesus to do this more and more.

New Living Translation
Finally, dear brothers and sisters, we urge you in the name of the Lord Jesus to live in a way that pleases God, as we have taught you. You live this way already, and we encourage you to do so even more.

English Standard Version
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.

Berean Standard Bible
Finally, brothers, we ask and encourage you in the Lord Jesus to live in a way that is pleasing to God, just as you have received from us. This is how you already live, so you should do so all the more.

Berean Literal Bible
Finally then, brothers, we implore and exhort you inthe Lord Jesus, that just as you have received from us in what manner it behooves you to walk and to please God, just as even you walknow, so you should abound more.

King James Bible
Furthermore then we beseech you, brethren, and exhortyou 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.

New King James Version
Finally then, brethren, we urge and exhort in the Lord Jesus that you should abound more and more, just as you received from us how you ought to walk and to please God;

New American Standard Bible
Finally then, brothersand sisters, we request and urge you in the Lord Jesus, that as you receivedinstruction from us as to how you ought to walk and please God (just as you actually do walk), that you exceleven more.

NASB 1995
Finally then, brethren, we request and exhort you in the Lord Jesus, that as you received from us instruction as to how you ought to walk and please God (just as you actually do walk), that you excel still more.

NASB 1977
Finally then, brethren, we request and exhort you in the Lord Jesus, that, as you received from usinstruction as to how you ought to walk and please God (just as you actually do walk), that you may excel still more.

Legacy Standard Bible
Finally then, brothers, we ask and exhort you in the Lord Jesus, that as you received from us as to how you ought to walk and please God (just as you actually do walk), that you excel still more.

Amplified Bible
Finally, believers, we ask and admonish you in the Lord Jesus, that you follow theinstruction that you received from us about how you ought to walk and please God (just as you are actually doing) and that you excel even more and more [pursuing a life of purpose and living in a way that expresses gratitude to God for your salvation].

Christian Standard Bible
Additionally then, brothers and sisters, we ask and encourage you in the Lord Jesus, that as you have received instruction from us on how you should live and please God—as you are doing —do this even more.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Finally then, brothers, we ask and encourage you in the Lord Jesus, that as you have received from us how you must walk and please God—as you are doing—do so even more.

American Standard Version
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.

Contemporary English Version
Finally, my dear friends, since you belong to the Lord Jesus, we beg and urge you to live as we taught you. Then you will please God. You are already living that way, but try even harder.

English Revised Version
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.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Now then, brothers and sisters, because of the Lord Jesus we ask and encourage you to excel in living a God-pleasing life even more than you already do. Do this the way we taught you.

Good News Translation
Finally, our friends, you learned from us how you should live in order to please God. This is, of course, the way you have been living. And now we beg and urge you in the name of the Lord Jesus to do even more.

International Standard Version
Now then, brothers, you learned from us how you ought to live and to please God, as in fact you are doing. We ask and encourage you in the Lord to do so even more.

NET Bible
Finally then, brothers and sisters, we ask you and urge you in the Lord Jesus, that as you received instruction from us about how you must live and please God (as you are in fact living) that you do so more and more.

New Heart English Bible
Finally then, brothers, we ask and urge you in the Lord Jesus, that as you received from us how you ought to live and to please God, even as you are living, that you excel more and more.

Webster's Bible Translation
Furthermore then we beseech you, brethren, and exhort you by the Lord Jesus, that as ye have received from us how ye ought to walk and to please God, so ye would abound more and more.

Weymouth New Testament
Moreover, brethren, as you learnt from our lips the lives which you ought to live, and do live, so as to please God, we beg and exhort you in the name of the Lord Jesus to live them more and more truly.

Majority Text Translations

Majority Standard Bible
Finally, brothers, we ask and encourage you in the Lord Jesus to live in a way that is pleasing to God, just as you have received from us. So you should do so all the more.

World English Bible
Finally then, brothers, we beg and exhort you in the Lord Jesus, that as you received from us how you ought to walk and to please God, that you abound more and more.

Literal Translations

Literal Standard Version
As to the rest, then, brothers, we request, and call on you in the Lord Jesus, as you received from us how it is necessary for you to walk and to please God, that you may abound the more,

Berean Literal Bible
Finally then, brothers, we implore and exhort you inthe Lord Jesus, that just as you have received from us in what manner it behooves you to walk and to please God, just as even you walknow, so you should abound more.

Young's Literal Translation
As to the rest, then, brethren, we request you, and call upon you in the Lord Jesus, as ye did receive from us how it behoveth you to walk and to please God, that ye may abound the more,

Smith's Literal Translation
Therefore as to the rest, brethren we ask you, and beseech in the Lord Jesus, as ye received from us how ye must walk and please God, that ye may more abound.

Catholic Translations

Douay-Rheims Bible
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.

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.

New American Bible
Finally, brothers, we earnestly ask and exhort you in the Lord Jesus that, as you received from us how you should conduct yourselves to please God—and as you are conducting yourselves—you do so even more.

New Revised Standard Version
Finally, brothers and sisters, we ask and urge you in the Lord Jesus that, as you learned from us how you ought to live and to please God (as, in fact, you are doing), you should do so more and more.

Translations from Aramaic

Lamsa Bible
FROM this time then, my brethren, we beseech you and entreat you earnestly by our LORD Jesus, that as you have been taught by us how you ought to live and to please God, so you will increase more and more.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
Therefore, my brethren, we beg of you and pray earnestly for you in our Lord Yeshua that as you have received of us how you must walk and please God, that you may grow all the more.

NT Translations

Anderson New Testament
Finally, then, brethren, we beseech and exhort you, by our Lord Jesus, that as you learned from us how you ought to walk and please God, you would abound more and more.

Godbey New Testament
Finally therefore, brethren, we pray you and exhort you in the Lord Jesus, that as you received from us how it behooves you to walk about and to please God, as you do indeed walk about, in order that you may abound more and more.

Haweis New Testament
FINALLY, brethren, we beseech you therefore, and conjure you by the Lord Jesus, that as ye have received of us how ye ought to walk, and please God, so ye would abound more and more.

Mace New Testament
Finally, my brethren, we intreat and conjure you by the Lord Jesus Christ, to observe the instructions we gave you about your religious conduct, and to make continual progress therein.

Weymouth New Testament
Moreover, brethren, as you learnt from our lips the lives which you ought to live, and do live, so as to please God, we beg and exhort you in the name of the Lord Jesus to live them more and more truly.

Worrell New Testament
Finally, then, brethren, we beseech and exhort you in the Lord Jesus, that, as ye received from us how ye ought to walk, and to please God?even as ye also are walking?that ye abound more and more;

Worsley New Testament
As to what remains therefore,my brethren, we intreat and exhort you by the Lord Jesus, that as ye have receivedinstructions from us, how ye ought to walk and to please God, ye would aboundtherein moreand more.

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Audio Bible

Context

Living to Please God
1Finally,brothers,we ask and encourage you in the Lord Jesus to live in a way that is pleasing to God,just as you have received from us.This is how you already live,so you should do so all the more.2For you know the instructions we gave you by the authority of the Lord Jesus.…

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Cross References

Philippians 1:27
Nevertheless, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or only hear about you in my absence, I will know that you stand firm in one spirit, contending together as one for the faith of the gospel,

Colossians 1:10
so that you may walk in a manner worthy of the Lord and may please Him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God,

Ephesians 4:1
As a prisoner in the Lord, then, I urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling you have received:

2 Corinthians 5:9
So we aspire to please Him, whether we are at home in this body or away from it.

Romans 12:1-2
Therefore I urge you, brothers, on account of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God, which is your spiritual service of worship. / Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God.

Galatians 5:16
So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh.

1 Peter 1:14-16
As obedient children, do not conform to the passions of your former ignorance. / But just as He who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do, / for it is written: “Be holy, because I am holy.”

1 John 2:6
Whoever claims to abide in Him must walk as Jesus walked.

Hebrews 13:21
equip you with every good thing to do His will. And may He accomplish in us what is pleasing in His sight through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen.

2 Peter 3:18
But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory both now and to the day of eternity. Amen.

Romans 6:4
We were therefore buried with Him through baptism into death, in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may walk in newness of life.

Ephesians 5:8-10
For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light, / for the fruit of the light consists in all goodness, righteousness, and truth. / Test and prove what pleases the Lord.

Colossians 2:6
Therefore, just as you have received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to walk in Him,

1 Corinthians 7:17
Regardless, each one should lead the life that the Lord has assigned to him and to which God has called him. This is what I prescribe in all the churches.

2 Thessalonians 1:11-12
To this end, we always pray for you, that our God will count you worthy of His calling, and that He will powerfully fulfill your every good desire and work of faith, / so that the name of our Lord Jesus will be glorified in you, and you in Him, according to the grace of our God and of the Lord Jesus Christ.

Treasury of Scripture

Furthermore then we beseech you, brothers, and exhort you by the Lord Jesus, that as you have received of us how you ought to walk and to please God, so you would abound more and more.

we.

1 Thessalonians 2:11
As ye know how we exhorted and comforted and charged every one of you, as a fatherdoth his children,

Romans 12:1
I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God,which is your reasonable service.

2 Corinthians 6:1
We then,as workers togetherwith him, beseechyou also that ye receive not the grace of God in vain.

we beseech.

1 Thessalonians 4:2
For ye know what commandments we gave you by the Lord Jesus.

Ephesians 4:20
But ye have not so learned Christ;

2 Thessalonians 2:1
Now we beseech you, brethren, by the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, andby our gathering together unto him,

ye have.

1 Thessalonians 4:11,12
And that ye study to be quiet, and to do your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you; …

Acts 20:27
For I have not shunned to declare unto you all the counsel of God.

1 Corinthians 11:23
For I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered unto you, That the Lord Jesus thesame night in which he was betrayed took bread:

ye ought.

1 Thessalonians 2:12
That ye would walk worthy of God, who hath called you unto his kingdom and glory.

to please.

Romans 8:8
So then they that are in the flesh cannot please God.

Romans 12:2
And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove whatis that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.

Ephesians 5:17
Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lordis.

so ye.

1 Thessalonians 4:10
And indeed ye do it toward all the brethren which are in all Macedonia: but we beseech you, brethren, that ye increase more and more;

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1 Thessalonians 4

1.He exhorts them to go forward in all manner of godliness;
6.to live holily and justly;
9.to love one another;
11.and quietly to follow their own business;
13.and last of all, to sorrow moderately for the dead.
17.followed by a brief description of the resurrection, and second coming of Christ to judgment.

Study Bible

Book ◦ Chapter

Finally, brothers,
The term "brothers" indicates a familial relationship among believers, emphasizing unity and equality within the body of Christ. This reflects the early Christian understanding of the church as a family, transcending social and ethnic boundaries. The use of "finally" suggests a transition to concluding exhortations, common in Paul's letters, where he often shifts from theological teachings to practical applications.

we ask and encourage you in the Lord Jesus
Paul's appeal is both a request and an exhortation, highlighting the pastoral care and authority he holds. The phrase "in the Lord Jesus" signifies that the encouragement is rooted in the authority and example of Christ. This reflects the early church's understanding of Jesus as the ultimate model for Christian living and the source of spiritual strength.

to live in a way that is pleasing to God,
Living in a manner pleasing to God is a central theme in Pauline ethics, emphasizing holiness and obedience. This aligns with Old Testament teachings, such as inMicah 6:8, where God requires justice, mercy, and humility. The call to please God reflects the covenant relationship between God and His people, where obedience is a response to divine grace.

just as you have received from us.
Paul refers to the teachings and traditions he imparted to the Thessalonians, which were rooted in apostolic authority. This underscores the importance of apostolic teaching in the early church as a guide for faith and practice. The phrase suggests a continuity of tradition, akin to the Jewish emphasis on passing down the law and teachings through generations.

This is how you already live,
Paul acknowledges the Thessalonians' current faithfulness, which serves as an encouragement and affirmation. This recognition of their existing conduct reflects the pastoral approach of affirming positive behavior before urging further growth. It also indicates that the Thessalonians have internalized the teachings and are living them out, a testament to the transformative power of the gospel.

so you should do so all the more.
The call to excel further in their conduct suggests the dynamic nature of Christian growth, where believers are continually called to deepen their faith and practice. This reflects the biblical principle of sanctification, where believers are progressively conformed to the image of Christ. The exhortation aligns with passages likePhilippians 3:13-14, where Paul speaks of pressing on toward the goal of spiritual maturity.

Persons / Places / Events

1.Paul
- The apostle who authored the letter to the Thessalonians, providing guidance and encouragement to the early Christian community.

2.Thessalonica
- A city in Macedonia where the church to whom Paul is writing is located. It was a significant urban center in the Roman Empire.

3.The Thessalonian Church
- The recipients of Paul's letter, a group of believers who were known for their faith and love but needed encouragement to continue growing in holiness.

4.The Lord Jesus
- Central to Paul's exhortation, emphasizing that the encouragement and instruction are rooted in the authority and example of Jesus Christ.

5.Paul's Missionary Team
- Includes Silas and Timothy, who were with Paul in establishing the church and teaching the Thessalonians how to live a life pleasing to God.

Teaching Points

Living to Please God
As believers, our primary aim should be to live in a way that pleases God. This involves aligning our actions, thoughts, and desires with His will.

Continual Growth
Paul acknowledges the Thessalonians' current way of living but encourages them to excel even more. This teaches us that spiritual growth is a continuous journey.

Encouragement in Community
Paul’s use of "brothers" highlights the importance of community in encouraging one another to live godly lives.

Authority of Jesus
The exhortation is given "in the Lord Jesus," reminding us that our motivation and strength to live pleasing lives come from our relationship with Christ.

Receiving and Applying Instruction
The Thessalonians had received instruction from Paul and his team. We, too, should be open to receiving biblical teaching and applying it to our lives.

Lists and Questions

Top 10 Lessons from 1 Thessalonians 4

What is delaying Jesus' return?

Why do numerous Christian denominations exist?

(1 Thess 1:9–10) Is there concrete proof that these alleged idol-worshipers truly abandoned their practices in response to Paul’s message?

How can a young man purify his path?

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers

IV.

(1) We now approach the practical portion of the Epistle. The first point on which the Thessalonians need instruction is in the matter of social purity (1Thessalonians 4:1-8).

Furthermore hardly expresses the original. St. Paul is not adding a further injunction, for he has as yet given none. It is literally,For the rest, then;and serves to introduce the conclusion of the letter.

Beseech.--The marginalrequest is better, the word being one of calm and friendly asking, implying that the person so addressed will recognise the propriety of complying.

Exhort is correct, though "encourage" suits the context a little better, as assuming that they are already so acting, but not with enough heart.

By the Lord.--Better,in the Lord. It is not an adjuration, as inRomans 12:1, but states the authoritative ground of his request. "We encourage you, on the strength of our union in the Lord Jesus." (Comp.1Thessalonians 1:1.) . . .

Pulpit Commentary

Verse 1. -Furthermore; literally,finally;for the rest - introducing the closing or practical part of the Epistle. The apostle uses the same word elsewhere at the close of his Epistles (comp.2 Corinthians 13:1;Ephesians 6:10;Philippians 4:8;2 Thessalonians 3:1).Then; or rather,therefore; connecting this exhortation with the closing verses of the last chapter: In order that you may be established un-blamably in holiness at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, you must do your part, you must earnestly strive after holiness.We; to be restricted to Paul.Beseech you, brethren, and exhort you by the Lord Jesus; or rather,in the Lord Jesus; that is, in fellowship with him - the sphere or element within which the apostle besought and exhorted the Thessalonians. He wrote as the organ or instrument of the Lord Jesus. That as ye have received of us. Paul here appeals to the exhortations which he gave them during his residence among them at Thessalonica.How ye ought to walk and to please God; how you ought to conduct yourselves so as to please God. The walking was the means of pleasing. The R.V., after these words, on the authority of manuscripts, adds, "even as ye do walk."So yewould abound more and more. The apostle acknowledges their Christian walking; they had already entered upon the road; their conduct was sanctified; but he exhorts them to abound therein with still greater care and fidelity.

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Greek

Finally,
Λοιπὸν(Loipon)
Adjective - Accusative Neuter Singular
Strong's 3063:Finally, from now on, henceforth, beyond that. Neuter singular of the same as loipoy; something remaining.

brothers,
ἀδελφοί(adelphoi)
Noun - Vocative Masculine Plural
Strong's 80:A brother, member of the same religious community, especially a fellow-Christian. A brother near or remote.

we ask
ἐρωτῶμεν(erōtōmen)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Plural
Strong's 2065:Apparently from ereo; to interrogate; by implication, to request.

and
καὶ(kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532:And, even, also, namely.

encourage
παρακαλοῦμεν(parakaloumen)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Plural
Strong's 3870:From para and kaleo; to call near, i.e. Invite, invoke.

you
ὑμᾶς(hymas)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 4771:You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.

in
ἐν(en)
Preposition
Strong's 1722:In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc.

[the] Lord
Κυρίῳ(Kyriō)
Noun - Dative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2962:Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master.

Jesus
Ἰησοῦ(Iēsou)
Noun - Dative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2424:Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.

to live
περιπατεῖν(peripatein)
Verb - Present Infinitive Active
Strong's 4043:From peri and pateo; to tread all around, i.e. Walk at large; figuratively, to live, deport oneself, follow.

in a way
πῶς(pōs)
Adverb
Strong's 4459:Adverb from the base of pou; an interrogative particle of manner; in what way?; also as exclamation, how much!

that is pleasing
ἀρέσκειν(areskein)
Verb - Present Infinitive Active
Strong's 700:To please, with the idea of willing service rendered to others; hence almost: I serve. Probably from airo; to be agreeable.

to God,
Θεῷ(Theō)
Noun - Dative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2316:A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.

as
καθὼς(kathōs)
Adverb
Strong's 2531:According to the manner in which, in the degree that, just as, as. From kata and hos; just as, that.

you have received
παρελάβετε(parelabete)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 3880:From para and lambano; to receive near, i.e. Associate with oneself; by analogy, to assume an office; figuratively, to learn.

from
παρ’(par’)
Preposition
Strong's 3844:Gen: from; dat: beside, in the presence of; acc: alongside of.

us.
ἡμῶν(hēmōn)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Plural
Strong's 1473:I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.

This is how
καθὼς(kathōs)
Adverb
Strong's 2531:According to the manner in which, in the degree that, just as, as. From kata and hos; just as, that.

you already live,
περιπατεῖτε(peripateite)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 4043:From peri and pateo; to tread all around, i.e. Walk at large; figuratively, to live, deport oneself, follow.

so
ἵνα(hina)
Conjunction
Strong's 2443:In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that.

you should do so
περισσεύητε(perisseuēte)
Verb - Present Subjunctive Active - 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 4052:From perissos; to superabound, be in excess, be superfluous; also to cause to superabound or excel.

all the more.
μᾶλλον(mallon)
Adverb
Strong's 3123:More, rather. Neuter of the comparative of the same as malista; more) or rather.

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