1 Thessalonians 4:8

Therefore

(τοιγαρουν). This old triple compound particle (τοι, γαρ, ουν) is in the N.T. only here and Hebrews 12:1. Paul applies the logic of the case.He that rejecteth

(ο αθετων). This late verb (Polybius and LXX) is from α-θετος (α privative and verbal of τιθημ, to proscribe a thing, to annul it.But God

(αλλα τον θεον). Paul sees this clearly and modern atheists see it also. In order to justify their licentiousness they do not hesitate to set aside God.