• 1 Thessalonians 4:6
    The Kingdom Interlinear Translation of the Greek Scriptures

    • 6 τὸ the μὴ not ὑπερβαίνειν to be stepping over καὶ and πλεονεκτεῖν to be taking more of ἐν in τῷ the πράγματι matter τὸν the ἀδελφὸν brother αὐτοῦ, of him, διότι through which ἔκδικος avenger Κύριος Lord περὶ about πάντων all τούτων, these (things), καθὼς according as καὶ also προείπαμεν we beforehand said ὑμῖν to YOU καὶ and διεμαρτυράμεθα. we thoroughly bore witness.

  • 1 Thessalonians 4:6
    The Emphasized Bible

    • 6 Not over-reaching and defrauding in the matter his brother; Because an avenger is the Lord concerning all these things,—Even as we before told you and solemnly called you to witness.

  • 1 Thessalonians Study Notes—Chapter 4
    New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures (Study Edition)

    • 4:6

      take advantage of his brother in this matter: The Greek expression rendered “take advantage of” is related to a term for “greed” and denotes a greedy, selfish view of sexual pleasure. The Greek word may also mean to “rob,” “defraud,” or “cheat.” Here it may suggest that a Christian who selfishly commits sexual sins robs a fellow Christian of a clean conscience. If either is married, the innocent mate is deprived of marital security and happiness. Such actions could also rob the individuals involved, their families, and the congregation of a clean reputation. Above all, those who commit sexual immorality show disregard for God.​—1Th 4:8.

      because Jehovah exacts punishment for all these things: This phrase could also be rendered “because Jehovah is the Avenger concerning all these things.” Paul is apparently alluding to Ps 94:1, where Jehovah is addressed as “O God of vengeance.” While appointed elders are responsible for expelling unrepentant wrongdoers (1Co 5:1, 13), Jehovah is the one who ultimately punishes those who sin unrepentantly by practicing sexual immorality.​—For the use of the divine name in this verse, see App. C3 introduction; 1Th 4:6.