THE FIRST EPISTLE TO THE THESSALONIANS - Chapter 4 - Verse 5

Verse 5. Not in the lust of concupiscence. In gross gratifications.

Even as the Gentiles. This was, and is, a common vice among the heathen. See Barnes "Ac 15:20"; See Barnes "Ro 1:29"; See Barnes "Ephesians 4:17, See Barnes "Ephesians 4:19"

and the reports of missionaries everywhere.

Which know not God. See Barnes "Ro 1:21, See Barnes "Ro 1:28"; See Barnes "Ephesians 2:12".

{*} "concupiscence" "not given up to lustful passions" {a} "Gentiles" Ephesians 4:17,18