Translation Comparison

1 Thessalonians 4:7

Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.

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The verse 1 Thessalonians 4:7 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.

Bible verse 1 Thessalonians 4:7 comparison across 10 translations
Translation	Verse Text	Copy
King James BibleKJV	For God hath not called us unto uncleanness, but unto holiness.
American Standard VersionASV	For God called us not for uncleanness, but in sanctification.
Douay Rheims BibleDRB	For God hath not called us unto uncleanness, but unto sanctification.
Darby Bible TranslationDBT	For God has not called us to uncleanness, but in sanctification.
English Revised VersionERV	For God called us not for uncleanness, but in sanctification.
Webster Bible TranslationWBT	For God hath not called us to uncleanness, but to holiness.
World English BibleWEB	For God called us not for uncleanness, but in sanctification.
Young's Literal TranslationYLT	for God did not call us on uncleanness, but in sanctification;
American King James VersionAKJV	For God has not called us to uncleanness, but to holiness.
Weymouth New TestamentWNT	God has not called us to an unclean life, but to one of purity.

King James Bible

KJV

For God hath not called us unto uncleanness, but unto holiness.

American Standard Version

ASV

For God called us not for uncleanness, but in sanctification.

Douay Rheims Bible

DRB

For God hath not called us unto uncleanness, but unto sanctification.

Darby Bible Translation

DBT

For God has not called us to uncleanness, but in sanctification.

English Revised Version

ERV

For God called us not for uncleanness, but in sanctification.

Webster Bible Translation

WBT

For God hath not called us to uncleanness, but to holiness.

World English Bible

WEB

For God called us not for uncleanness, but in sanctification.

Young's Literal Translation

YLT

for God did not call us on uncleanness, but in sanctification;

American King James Version

AKJV

For God has not called us to uncleanness, but to holiness.

Weymouth New Testament

WNT

God has not called us to an unclean life, but to one of purity.

King James Bible

KJV

For God hath not called us unto uncleanness, but unto holiness.

American Standard Version

ASV

For God called us not for uncleanness, but in sanctification.

Douay Rheims Bible

DRB

For God hath not called us unto uncleanness, but unto sanctification.

Darby Bible Translation

DBT

For God has not called us to uncleanness, but in sanctification.

English Revised Version

ERV

For God called us not for uncleanness, but in sanctification.

Webster Bible Translation

WBT

For God hath not called us to uncleanness, but to holiness.

World English Bible

WEB

For God called us not for uncleanness, but in sanctification.

Young's Literal Translation

YLT

for God did not call us on uncleanness, but in sanctification;

American King James Version

AKJV

For God has not called us to uncleanness, but to holiness.

Weymouth New Testament

WNT

God has not called us to an unclean life, but to one of purity.