E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 1 Thessalonians 4:4
every = each. possess . Greek. ktaomai. See Luke 21:19 . his = his own. vessel . Greek. skeuos . Compare 1 Peter 3:7 . read more
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E.W. Bullinger
James Burton Coffman
Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - 1 Thessalonians 4:4
that each one of you know how to possess himself of his own vessel in sanctification and honor,The meaning of this passage is disputed, but it seems to be improperly so. The RSV rendered this passage:That each one of you take a wife for himself in holiness and honor.The excuse for such a translation derives from the double meaning of two Greek words in the passage: (1) possess, which in classical Greek is sometimes used in the sense of acquire; and (2) vessel which is capable of meaning either... read more
Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown
Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 1 Thessalonians 4:4
4. know—by moral self-control. how to possess his vessel—rather as Greek, "how to acquire (get for himself) his own vessel," that is, that each should have his own wife so as to avoid fornication (1 Thessalonians 4:3; 1 Corinthians 7:2). The emphatical position of "his own" in the Greek, and the use of "vessel" for wife, in 1 Peter 3:7, and in common Jewish phraseology, and the correct translation "acquire," all justify this rendering. in sanctification— (Romans 6:19; 1 Corinthians 6:15; 1... read more
Thomas Constable
Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12
A. Christian living 4:1-12Paul used the opportunity this epistle afforded him to give his readers basic instruction concerning Christian living. He did this to promote their maturation in Christ and to guard them from error (cf. 1 Thessalonians 3:10). read more
Thomas Constable
Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Thessalonians 4:1-24
III. PRACTICAL INSTRUCTIONS AND EXHORTATIONS 4:1-5:24The second major part of this epistle contains instructions and exhortations about Christian living in general, the Rapture, personal watchfulness, church life, and individual behavior. All of this is vital for believers who are undergoing opposition for their faith. read more
Thomas Constable
Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Thessalonians 4:3-5
The will of God for the Christian is clear. Positively it is sanctification, namely, a life set apart from sin unto God. Negatively it involves abstinence (self-denial) from all kinds of sexual behavior that is outside the prescribed will of God including adultery, premarital sex, homosexuality, etc. Rather than participating in these acts the believer should learn how to control his or her body and its passions in sanctification and with honor. We should not behave lustfully like Gentiles who... read more
Thomas Constable
Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Thessalonians 4:3-8
2. Sexual purity 4:3-8This section opens and closes with explicit references to the will of God. read more
John Darby
Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament - 1 Thessalonians 4:4
4:4 sanctification (g-13) Hagiasmos . See Note i at Romans 1:4 . possess (h-8) The Greek is not, I think, 'acquire,' but 'come into possession of,' the difference being great in moral things. What I possess myself of, I possess when the action is complete and permanent. Thus Luke 18:12 ; Luke 21:19 . You cannot say 'acquire your souls by patience.' 'Keep,' 'preserve,' is a kindred sense of the word. read more
John Dummelow
John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Thessalonians 4:1-18
Exhortation to Purity and Brotherly Love. The Second Advent1. ’You are already walking in the right path. I want you to advance in it more and more.’3, 4. Translate, ’For this is a thing willed by God, even your sanctification, that ye shall abstain from fornication (cp. Acts 15:20), that each one of you should learn to win his body to a state of purity and honour.’ Vessel] i.e. body. Some think the word means ’wife,’ but this is not so likely. 5. Lust of concupiscence] RV ’passion of lust.’6.... read more
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Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12
4:1-12 TEACHING ABOUT MARRIAGE AND WORKGod’s will is that there be continual progress in the lives of believers, leading them to increasing holiness. As they try more to please God, they will become increasingly different from those who do not know God (4:1-3a).For example, in relations between the sexes, Christians will not be uncontrolled as the pagans are, but will restrain their sexual passions (3b-5). If they commit immoral acts they shame themselves and harm others. They also sin against... read more