Vincent's Word Studies in the NT

1 Corinthians 12:23

We bestow [π ε ρ ι τ ι θ ε μ ε ν]. Elsewhere in the New Testament the word is used, without exception, of encircling with something; either putting on clothing, as Matthew 27:28; or surrounding with a fence, as Matthew 21:33; or of the sponge placed round the reed, as Mark 14:36; John 19:29. So evidently here. Rev., in margin, put on. The more abundant honor is shown by the care in clothing.

Uncomely - comeliness [α σ χ η μ ο ν α - ε υ σ χ η μ ο σ υ ν η ν]. See on honorable, Mark 14:43; shame, Revelation 16:15. Compare ajschmonein behaveth uncomely, ch. 7 36. The comeliness is outward, as is shown by the verb we put on, and by the compounds of ochma fashion. See on transfigured, Matthew 17:2.

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1 Corinthians 12:23

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