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not in the passion of lust, even as the Gentiles who know not God;

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

Not in the passion of lust (μη εν παθε επιθυμιας). Plain picture of the wrong way for the husband to come to marriage.

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Not in the lust of concupiscence. In gross gratifications.

Even as the Gentiles. This was, and is, a common vice among the…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Not in the lust of concupiscence, for such a method of using one’s faculties, such an attempt to acquire mastery of vital…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

Those “who do not know God” (i.e., the “heathen” Gentiles; cf. Galatians 4:8; 2 Thessalonians 1:8; [Reference Jeremiah 10:25…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Not in the lust of concupiscence
Or "passion of lust"; for the mere gratifying and indulging of that; for a man so to possess …

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

To abide in the faith of the gospel is not enough; we must abound in the work of faith.

The rule according to which all should walk and act i…

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century

Previously, the Apostle Paul commended the faithful for their loyalty in the face of trials and for other good practices; here, he warns them to co…

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