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Barnes' Notes on 1 Thessalonians 4:5

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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Not in the lust of concupiscence - In gross gratifications. Even as the Gentiles - This was, and is, a common vice among the pagan; see the Acts 15:20 note; Romans 1:29 note; Ephesians 4:17-18 notes, and the reports of missionaries everywhere. Which know not God - See the Romans 1:21, Romans 1:28 notes; Ephesians 2:12 note. return to 'Top of Page'
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