King James Bible
KJVFor God hath not called us unto uncleanness, but unto holiness.
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
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.
| 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. |