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1:4 knowing, (a-1) *Oida* , 'know consciously,' as throughout 1 and 2Thess., except [1 Thessalonians 3:5](../../../kjv/1-thessalonians/3/5) .

4:1 please (e-29) I do not say 'to please,' because then pleasing God would be a distinct object. Here it is rather 'to walk so as to please.' The point is, the ' *how* ,' that is, the manner of doing it, not that it ought to be an object, however true that may be.

4:3 will (f-5) The article is not before 'will' in Greek, and the force is much increased thereby. It is not merely the fact that God wills so, but it is a matter of God's will. God is looked at as a person in authority (not merely a divine Being), but the will is looked at characteristically, not merely as a fact that he so wills. This is of such a character that God himself wills it. sanctification, (g-10) *Hagiasmos* . See Note i at [Romans 1:4](../../../kjv/romans/1/4) .

4:4 sanctification (g-13) *Hagiasmos* . See Note i at [Romans 1:4](../../../kjv/romans/1/4) . possess (h-8) The Greek is not, I think, 'acquire,' but 'come into possession of,' the difference being great in moral things. What I possess myself of, I possess when the action is complete and permanent. Thus [Luke 18:12](../../../kjv/luke/18/12) ; [Luke 21:19](../../../kjv/luke/21/19) . You cannot say 'acquire your souls by patience.' 'Keep,' 'preserve,' is a kindred sense of the word.

4:6 matter, (i-12) A mild expression for intercourse with a female, as his wife or another's.

4:7 sanctification. (g-11) *Hagiasmos* . See Note i at [Romans 1:4](../../../kjv/romans/1/4) . to (k-7) *Epi* , the characterizing condition. see [Romans 10:19](../../../kjv/romans/10/19) .

4:12 one. (l-15) Or 'of nothing.'

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