1 Thessalonians 4:4

4 that each of you should learn to control your own body[a] in a way that is holy and honorable,

1 Thessalonians 4:4 in Other Translations

KJV
4 That every one of you should know how to possess his vessel in sanctification and honour;
ESV
4 that each one of you know how to control his own body in holiness and honor,
NLT
4 Then each of you will control his own body and live in holiness and honor—
MSG
4 Learn to appreciate and give dignity to your body,
CSB
4 so that each of you knows how to possess his own vessel in sanctification and honor,

1 Thessalonians 4:4 In-Context

2 For you know what instructions we gave you by the authority of the Lord Jesus.
3 It is God’s will that you should be sanctified: that you should avoid sexual immorality;
4 that each of you should learn to control your own body in a way that is holy and honorable,
5 not in passionate lust like the pagans, who do not know God;
6 and that in this matter no one should wrong or take advantage of a brother or sister. The Lord will punish all those who commit such sins, as we told you and warned you before.

Cross References 1

  • 1. 1 Corinthians 7:2,9

Footnotes 1

  • [a]. Or "learn to live with your own wife" ; or "learn to acquire a wife"
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