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1 Thessalonians 4:8

1 Thessalonians 4:8
He therefore that despiseth, despiseth not man, but God, who hath also given unto us his holy Spirit.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

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 that…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

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 to…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

He therefore that despiseth - He who will not receive these teachings, and is led either to undervalue or despise them, despises not us but God, from whom we have received our commission, and by whose…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

1 Thessalonians 4:1-8

Here we have,

I. An exhortation to abound in holiness, to abound more and more in that which is good, Th1 4:1, Th1 4:2. We may observe,

1. The manner in which the exhortation is given - very…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

He therefore that despiseth, despiseth not man, but God Thereforeshould stand first, as in R. V.; it gathers up and re-affirms with emphasis the charge of 1Th 4:2-7: Wherefore then.

For despisethread…