1 Thessalonians 4:4 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

Bible Comments

That every one know — For this requires knowledge, as well as chastity. To possess his vessel — His wife. In sanctification and honour — So as neither to dishonour God or himself, nor to obstruct, but further, holiness; remembering, marriage is not designed to inflame, but to conquer, natural desires.

1 Thessalonians 4:4

4 That every one of you should know how to possess his vessel in sanctification and honour;