that each one of you know how to possess himself of his own vessel in sanctification and honor,

Commentaries

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

That each one of you know how (ειδενα εκαστον υμων). Further epexegetic infinitive (second perfect active), learn how and so know …

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

That every one of you should know how to possess his vessel. The word vessel here (Greek: skeuos) probably refers to the body. Wh…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Should know.—The clause is simply parallel to the previous one and, with it, explains the word “sanctification.” The Bulgarian Fat…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

The positive side of holiness requires one to “learn to control his own body” (or “learn to live with his own wife”; cf. NIV note). The choice betw…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

That everyone of you should know how to possess his vessel ,
&c.] By which may be meant, either a man's wife, or his…

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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