1 Thessalonians 4:8 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ He therefore that despiseth,c despiseth not man, but God, who hath also given unto us his holy Spirit. ”

1 Thessalonians 4:8 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

He therefore that despiseth - Margin, “rejecteth.” That is, he who disregards such commands as these which call him to a holy life, is really rejecting and disobeying God. Some might be disposed...
1 Thessalonians 4:8 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

He therefore that (c) despiseth, despiseth not man, but God, who hath also given unto us his holy Spirit. (c) These commandments which I gave you.
1 Thessalonians 4:8 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Practical Exhortations to Purity of Life and Brotherly Love. The Church at Thessalonica has begun well and is encouraged to go forward. 1 Thessalonians 4:1 . abound: 1 Thessalonians 3:12 *....
1 Thessalonians 4:8 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

despiseth . Greek. atheteo. See John 12:48 . man . App-123. hath also given . The texts read "giveth". unto . App-104. us . The texts read "you". holy Spirit . Though there are two arti...
1 Thessalonians 4:8 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

8 Who hath also given. That he may the more effectually turn away the Thessalonians from such contempt and obstinacy, he reminds them that they had been endowed with the Spirit of God, firs...
1 Thessalonians 4:8 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

He therefore that despiseth, despiseth not man, but God, who hath also given unto us his holy Spirit. He therefore that despiseth - He who will not receive these teachings, and is led either to under...
1 Thessalonians 4:8 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Despiseth not man, but God,— The apostles and evangelists alone had the whole scheme of the gospel revelation immediately from God, and were the great fountains of Christian knowledge, as it relate...
1 Thessalonians 4:8 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

He therefore that despiseth, despiseth not man, but God, who hath also given unto us his holy Spirit. Despiseth , х ho ( G3588 ) athetoon ( G1140 )] - 'setteth at nought' such duties o...
1 Thessalonians 4:8 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Exhortation to Purity and Brotherly Love. The Second Advent 1. 'You are already walking in the right path. I want you to advance in it more and more.' 3, 4. Translate, 'For this is a thing will...
1 Thessalonians 4:8 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

“So you see that to act contumeliously in the matter is to act contumeliously not only towards your neighbour, but towards God Himself, and that, too, after He has given you a gift which should have...
1 Thessalonians 4:8 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Chapter 9 PERSONAL PURITY 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8 (R.V.) THE "finally" with which this chapter opens is the beginning of the end of the Epistle. The personal matter which has hitherto occupied u...
1 Thessalonians 4:8 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Called to Sanctification 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8 The first paragraph of this chapter exhorts to purity, the second to industry, the third to expectation of the Second Advent. But the three are cl...
1 Thessalonians 4:8 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

At this point in his letter the apostle turned to exhortation. Timothy's report concerning the Thessalonians' condition had indicated that they needed some words of kindly warning. The first subject...
1 Thessalonians 4:8 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

(1) В¶ 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. (2) For ye...
1 Thessalonians 4:8 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

He therefore that despiseth ,.... The Vulgate Latin adds, "these things"; these exhortations now delivered, the commandments given by the Lord Jesus Christ, and the will of God above declared; he th...
1 Thessalonians 4:8 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

He therefore that despiseth, despiseth not man, but God, who hath also given unto us his holy Spirit. Ver. 8. He therefore that despiseth ] That thinks it a trick of youth to fornicate, and a tri...
1 Thessalonians 4:8 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

The end of Chapter 3 has encouraged their abounding love. Here the apostle adds to this the entreaty that they abound in obedience. No amount of love can make up for a disobedient walk, for love and...
1 Thessalonians 4:8 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Exhortations to Holiness; Caution against Impurity. A. D. 51. 1 Furthermore then we beseech yo...
1 Thessalonians 4:8 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

See Poole on " 1 Thessalonians 4:7 "
1 Thessalonians 4:8 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

‘Therefore he who rejects, rejects not man but God, who gives his Holy Spirit to you.' This confirms the strength behind the idea of ‘call' in 1 Thessalonians 4:7 . God has not given a suggestion,...
1 Thessalonians 4:8 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

CRITICAL AND EXPLANATORY NOTES 1 Thessalonians 4:8 . He therefore that despiseth. —Margin and R.V. “rejecteth.” He who pushes aside sanctification in his preference for uncleanness will have to...
1 Thessalonians 4:8 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

1 Thessalonians 4:1 . We beseech you, brethren, and exhort you by the Lord Jesus, that as ye have received of us the moral maxims of life and conduct, not only in word but also in writing, how ye...
1 Thessalonians 4:8 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION CONTENTS .—With this chapter the second portion of the Epistle—its practical application-commences. The apostle exhorts and entreats the Thessalonians to make progress in the Christi...
1 Thessalonians 4:8 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

A warning against covetousness:
1 Thessalonians 4:8 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Corinthians 2:10 ; 1 Corinthians 7:40 ; 1 John 3:24 ; 1 Peter 1:12 ; 1 Samuel 10:19 ; 1 Samuel 8:7 ; 2 Peter 1:21 ; Acts 13:41 ; Acts 5:3 ; Acts 5:4 ; Isaiah 49:7 ; Isaiah 53:10 ; John...
1 Thessalonians 4:8 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

He that despiseth — The commandments we gave. Despiseth God — Himself. Who hath also given you his Holy Spirit — To convince you of the truth, and enable you to be holy. What naked majesty of words...

1 Thessalonians 4:8 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

1 Thessalonians 4:8 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

1 Thessalonians 4:8 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

1 Thessalonians 4:8 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

1 Thessalonians 4:8 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

1 Thessalonians 4:8 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

1 Thessalonians 4:8 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

1 Thessalonians 4:8 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

1 Thessalonians 4:8 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

1 Thessalonians 4:8 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

1 Thessalonians 4:8 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

1 Thessalonians 4:8 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

1 Thessalonians 4:8 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

1 Thessalonians 4:8 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

1 Thessalonians 4:8 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

1 Thessalonians 4:8 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

1 Thessalonians 4:8 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

1 Thessalonians 4:8 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

1 Thessalonians 4:8 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

1 Thessalonians 4:8 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

1 Thessalonians 4:8 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

1 Thessalonians 4:8 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

1 Thessalonians 4:8 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

1 Thessalonians 4:8 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

1 Thessalonians 4:8 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Thessalonians 4:8 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes