Cross-references Explore similar Bible verses on 1 Thessalonians 4:7 in English Standard Version "For God has not called us for impurity, but in holiness." 1Th 2:3 For our appeal does not spring from error or impurity or any attempt to deceive, 1Th 4:3 For this is the will of God, your sanctification: that you abstain from sexual immorality; 1Pe 1:15 but as he who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct,