Verse Comparison: 1 Thessalonians 4:7
American Standard Version
For God called us not for uncleanness, but in sanctification.
Amplified® Bible
For God has not called us to impurity but to consecration [to dedicate ourselves to the most thorough purity].
Contemporary English Version
God didn't choose you to be filthy, but to be pure.
Darby English Version
For God has not called us to uncleanness, but in sanctification.
Good News Bible
God did not call us to live in immorality, but in holiness.
International Standard Version
For God did not call us to impurity but to holiness.
King James Version
For God hath not called us unto uncleanness, but unto holiness.
New American Standard Bible
For God has not called us for the purpose of impurity, but in sanctification.
New International Version
For God did not call us to be impure, but to live a holy life.
New King James Version
For God did not call us to uncleanness, but in holiness.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
For God has not called us for the purpose of impurity, but in sanctification.
Young's Literal Translation
for God did not call us on uncleanness, but in sanctification;