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But sexual immorality, and all uncleanness, or covetousness, let it not even be mentioned among you, as becomes saints;
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Greed's Shocking Company
Multiple commentators are struck that Paul lists covetousness (greed) alongside fornication and all uncleanness. They explain that while modern culture may downplay greed, the Bible ranks it with the most debasing sins. Scholars like Spurgeon and Henry note it's a form of idolatry because the covetous person makes a god of their money, placing hope and delight in worldly goods rather than in God alone.
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Ephesians
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18th Century
Presbyterian
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 (…
Or covetousness (η πλεονεξια). In bad company surely. Debasing like sensuality.
As becometh saints (καθως …
19th Century
Anglican
But fornication, and all uncleanness, or Christian light covetousness.—Fornication” is closely joined (as in [Reference 2…
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Baptist
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…
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…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
But fornication, and all uncleanness, or covetousness The apostle proceeds to dehort from several vices, which are unbeco…
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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 …