John Bengel Commentary - 1 Thessalonians 4:4 - 4:4

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John Bengel Commentary - 1 Thessalonians 4:4 - 4:4


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1Th 4:4. Εἰδέναι, should know) οἴδα, I know, not only denotes knowledge, but power of mind [mental self-control so as to], Php 4:12 : comp. [husbands, dwell with your wives] according to knowledge, 1Pe 3:7. Both are certainly required for matrimonial chastity.-σκεῦος, vessel) his body, 1Sa 21:5; 1Co 6:18.-κτᾶσθαι, to possess, is illustrated from Luk 21:19.-καὶ τιμῇ, and in honour) The contrary is ἀτιμία, disgrace, Rom 1:26; Rom 1:24 [πᾶθη ἀτιμίας, affections of dishonour, i.e. vile; ἀτιμάζεσθαι σώματα, to dishonour their bodies].