1 Thessalonians 4:4

that each of you know how to possess his own body ¹  in holiness and honor,

biblegateway 1Th 4:4

that each of you should learn to control his own body in a way that is holy and honourable,

biblegateway 1Th 4:4

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

biblegateway 1Th 4:4

Then each of you will control your body and live in holiness and honor––

biblegateway 1Th 4:4

Learn to appreciate and give dignity to your body,

SABDAweb 1Th 4:4

So that every one of you may keep his body holy and in honour;

bibleoremus 1Th 4:4

that each one of you know how to control your own body in holiness and honor,

biblegateway 1Th 4:4

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

biblegateway 1Th 4:4

that each of you know how to possess his own body ¹  in holiness and honor,

¹ tn Grk “to gain [or possess] his own vessel.” “Vessel” is most likely used figuratively for “body” (cf. 2 Cor 4:7). Some take it to mean “wife” (thus, “to take a wife for himself” or “to live with his wife”), but this is less likely. See J. Smith, “1 Thess 4:4 – Breaking the Impasse,” BBR 10 (Fall 2000), who argues that “vessel” in this context is very likely a euphemism for the sexual organs.