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1 Thessalonians 4:6The Kingdom Interlinear Translation of the Greek Scriptures
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6 τὸ μὴ ὑπερβαίνειν καὶ πλεονεκτεῖν ἐν τῷ πράγματι τὸν ἀδελφὸν αὐτοῦ, διότι ἔκδικος Κύριος περὶ πάντων τούτων, καθὼς καὶ προείπαμεν ὑμῖν καὶ διεμαρτυράμεθα.
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1 Thessalonians 4:6The Bible in Living English
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6 so as not to encroach and victimize one’s brother in the business, because the Lord is an avenger of all those things, as we told you beforehand and admonished you.
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1 Thessalonians 4:6American Standard Version
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6 that no man transgress, and wrong his brother in the matter: because the Lord is an avenger in all these things, as also we forewarned you and testified.
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1 Thessalonians 4:6The Emphasized Bible
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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.
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1 Thessalonians 4:6King James Version
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6 That no man go beyond and defraud his brother in any matter: because that the Lord is the avenger of all such, as we also have forewarned you and testified.
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1 ThessaloniansWatch Tower Publications Index 1930-1985
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4:6 fl 135-136; tp73 147-149; ad 602; g71 1/8 4; w41 46
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1 Thessalonians Study Notes—Chapter 4New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures (Study Edition)
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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.
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