1 Thessalonians 5:9

For God hath not appointed us to wrath, but to obtain salvation by our Lord Jesus Christ,
- King James Version

For God has not destined us for wrath, but for obtaining salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ,
- New American Standard Version (1995)

For God appointed us not into wrath, but unto the obtaining of salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ,
- American Standard Version (1901)

For God's purpose for us is not wrath, but salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ,
- Basic English Bible

because God has not set us for wrath, but for obtaining salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ,
- Darby Bible

For God hath not appointed us to wrath, but to obtain salvation by our Lord Jesus Christ,
- Webster's Bible

For God has not pre-destined us to meet His anger, but to obtain salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ;
- Weymouth Bible

For God didn't appoint us to wrath, but to the obtaining of salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ,
- World English Bible

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- Wycliffe Bible

because God did not appoint us to anger, but to the acquiring of salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ,
- Youngs Literal Bible

Wesley's Notes for 1 Thessalonians 5:9

5:9 God hath not appointed us to wrath - As he hath the obstinately impenitent.

People's Bible Notes for 1 Thessalonians 5:9

1Th 5:9 God hath not appointed us to wrath. Hence it is our privilege to hope for salvation through Christ.