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But fornication, and all uncleanness, or covetousness, let it not even be named among you, as becometh saints;

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

Or covetousness (η πλεονεξια). In bad company surely. Debasing like sensuality.

As becometh saints (καθως …

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

But fornication. This was a common vice among the Gentiles then, as it is now, and one into which they were in special danger of falling (…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

But fornication, and all uncleanness, or Christian light covetousness.—Fornication” is closely joined (as in [Reference 2…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

So far from ever falling under the power of these evils, do not even name them; consider them sins unmentionable to holy ears. In what a position d…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

The apostle begins by speaking about the effect of light in a life of purity. He resumes the prohibitive character of 4:26–31, taking it further by…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

But fornication, and all uncleanness, or covetousness The apostle proceeds to dehort from several vices, which are unbeco…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Filthy lusts must be rooted out. These sins must be dreaded and detested. Here are not only cautions against blatant acts of sin, but also against …

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