1 Thessalonians 4:4

NETBible

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

NIV ©

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

NASB ©

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

NLT ©

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

MSG ©

Learn to appreciate and give dignity to your body,

BBE ©

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

NRSV ©

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

NKJV ©

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

KJV
That every one
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of you
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should know
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how to possess
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his
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vessel
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in
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sanctification
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and
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honour
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NASB ©
that each
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of you know
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how
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to possess
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his own
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vessel
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in sanctification
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and honor
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,
NET [draft] ITL
that each
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of you
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know
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how to possess
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his own
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body
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in
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holiness
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and
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honor
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,
GREEK
eidenai umwn to eautou skeuov ktasyai agiasmw kai timh
NETBible

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

NET Notes

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.