1 Thessalonians 4:3 Douay-Rheims

For this is the will of God, your sanctification; that you should abstain from fornication;

Tertullian

c. A.D. 150–220 Patristic

The will of God is our sanctification, for He wishes His "image "-us-to become likewise His "likeness; " that we may be "holy" just as Himself is "holy.

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A.D. 220 · on 1Thess 4:3 (On Exhortation to Chastity)

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