1 Thessalonians 4:5 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Bible Comments

Not in the lust of concupiscence, even as the Gentiles which know not God:

In the lust, х pathei (G3806)] - 'passion;' such are unconsciously passive slaves of lusts.

Which know not God - and so know no better. Ignorance of true religion begets unchastity (Ephesians 4:18-19). A people's morals are like the objects of their worship (Deuteronomy 7:26; Psalms 115:8; Romans 1:23-24).

1 Thessalonians 4:5

5 Not in the lust of concupiscence, even as the Gentiles which know not God: