Other translations
American Standard Version
For God called us not for uncleanness, but in sanctification.
Aramaic Bible in Plain English
For God has not called you to impurity but to holiness.
Darby Bible Translation
For God has not called us to uncleanness, but in sanctification.
Holy Bible: Douay-Rheims Version (Genuine Leather Black)
For God hath not called us unto uncleanness, but unto sanctification.
ERV 1885 English Revised Version with Strong's Concordance
For God called us not for uncleanness, but in sanctification.
English Standard Version Journaling Bible
For God has not called us for impurity, but in holiness.
God's Word
God didn't call us to be sexually immoral but to be holy.
Holman Christian Standard Bible
For God has not called us to impurity but to sanctification.
International Standard Version
For God did not call us to be impure, but to be holy.
NET Bible
For God did not call us to impurity but in 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 Living Translation
God has called us to live holy lives, not impure lives.
Webster's Bible Translation
For God hath not called us to uncleanness, but to holiness.
Weymouth New Testament
God has not called us to an unclean life, but to one of purity.
The World English Bible
For God called us not for uncleanness, but in sanctification.