4:7a

For: In this verse Paul gave a second reason for what he said in 4:3b–6a. You could translate this connection by saying “God wants this because….”

God has not called us: See the note on 2:12b. The New Testament teaches that when a person becomes a Christian, God has called that person to follow him.

us: This refers to all Christians, not just Paul and his companions.

4:7b

but to holiness: God has a purpose in calling people to follow him. It is so that they may behave in a manner that is morally pure and so that they may obey his commands.

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