The term "ownselves" is an archaic form of the word "themselves," used in some translations of the Bible to emphasize personal responsibility and self-reflection. In the context of Scripture, it often highlights the importance of individual accountability before God and the necessity for self-examination in the life of a believer.

Biblical Usage and Context

The concept of "ownselves" is closely related to the biblical themes of self-examination, repentance, and personal responsibility. While the Berean Standard Bible does not use the term "ownselves," the idea is present in various passages that encourage believers to look inward and assess their spiritual condition.

1. Self-Examination and Accountability: The Bible frequently calls believers to examine their own lives and actions. In 2 Corinthians 13:5 , Paul exhorts the Corinthians, "Examine yourselves to see whether you are in the faith; test yourselves. Can’t you see for yourselves that Jesus Christ is in you—unless you actually fail the test?" This passage underscores the importance of personal introspection and the need to ensure one's faith is genuine.

2. Bearing One's Own Burden: Galatians 6:4-5 states, "Each one should test his own work. Then he will have reason to boast in himself alone, and not in someone else. For each one should carry his own load." Here, Paul emphasizes the responsibility each believer has to carry their own burdens and to be accountable for their actions, rather than comparing themselves to others.

3. Repentance and Personal Responsibility: The call to repentance is a central theme in Scripture, and it requires individuals to acknowledge their own sins and turn back to God. In Acts 3:19 , Peter urges, "Repent, then, and turn back, so that your sins may be wiped away." This call to repentance is a personal one, requiring each individual to take responsibility for their own spiritual state.

4. The Role of Conscience: The Bible also speaks to the role of conscience in guiding one's actions. In Romans 2:15 , Paul writes about the Gentiles, "They show that the work of the law is written on their hearts, their consciences also bearing witness, and their thoughts either accusing or defending them." This passage highlights the internal moral compass that God has given to each person, which plays a crucial role in self-assessment and moral decision-making.

Theological Implications

The emphasis on "ownselves" in Scripture points to the broader theological understanding of individual responsibility before God. Each person is accountable for their own actions and must stand before God to give an account of their life. This accountability is not only a call to personal holiness but also a reminder of the grace available through Jesus Christ, who empowers believers to live according to God's standards.

In summary, while the term "ownselves" may not appear directly in the Berean Standard Bible, the concept is deeply embedded in the biblical narrative. It serves as a reminder of the personal responsibility each believer has in their walk with God, encouraging self-examination, repentance, and a reliance on the Holy Spirit for guidance and strength.

October 24. "First Gave their Ownselves to the Lord, and unto us ...
... "First gave their ownselves to the Lord, and unto us by the will of God" (II. ... 5).
"First gave their ownselves to the Lord, and unto us by the will of God" (II. ...
/.../simpson/days of heaven upon earth /october 24 first gave their.htm

The Witness of the Spirit
... Know ye not your ownselves, that Jesus Christ is in you?" It is by no means clear,
that they did not know this by a direct as well as a remote witness. ...
/.../wesley/sermons on several occasions/sermon 11 the witness of.htm

Covenanting a Duty.
... That the churches of Macedonia Covenanted with God is manifest from the
words,""This they did, not as we hoped, but first gave their ownselves to the Lord ...
/.../cunningham/the ordinance of covenanting/chapter iii covenanting a duty.htm

Persecution Every Christian's Lot
... For men shall be lovers of their ownselves, covetous, proud, blasphemers, disobedient
to parents, unthankful, unholy, without natural affection, truce-breakers ...
/.../selected sermons of george whitefield/persecution every christians lot.htm

The Day of Judgment. Extracted from a Sermon by Hugh Latimer ...
... "And he showed them a similitude, Behold the fig-tree and all the trees, when they
shoot forth their buds, ye see and know of your ownselves that summer is ...
/.../the pulpit of the reformation nos 1 2 and 3 /the day of judgment extracted.htm

Our Father in Heaven
... Is it not because you do not like to look your ownselves in the face, and see how
foolishly you have been living, and how many bad habits you will have to give ...
/.../kingsley/twenty-five village sermons/sermon xiv our father in.htm

The Author to the Reader.
... that these perilous times are come, (of which Paul advertised Timothy, 2 Timothy
3:1, &c.) wherein men shall be lovers of their ownselves, covetous, boasters ...
/.../brown/christ the way the truth and the life/the author to the reader.htm

Balaam
... I MUST be right with God.' Deceiving their ownselves, and saying to themselves,
'I am rich and increased with goods, I have need of nothing,' and not knowing ...
/.../kingsley/the gospel of the pentateuch/sermon xiv balaam.htm

Acts xii. 18, 19
... (Genesis 25:33.) And this fault itself, say you, whence comes it? Of our
ownselves: and it is plain from this consideration. When ...
/.../chrysostom/homilies on acts and romans/homily xxvii acts xii 18.htm

"Woe unto You, Because Ye Build the Tombs of the Prophets, and ...
... Why this is the marvellous thing, that we are held in so little esteem with our
ownselves, that we despise ourselves more than our servants. ...
/.../homilies on the gospel of saint matthew/homily lxxiv woe unto you.htm

Ownselves (2 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Ownselves (2 Occurrences). Luke 21:30 When they now shoot
forth, ye see and know of your ownselves that summer is now nigh at hand. ...
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Disapproved (11 Occurrences)
... 2 Corinthians 13:5 Your ownselves try ye, if ye are in the faith; your ownselves
prove ye; do ye not know your ownselves, that Jesus Christ is in you, if ye be ...
/d/disapproved.htm - 9k

Fail (130 Occurrences)
... 2 Corinthians 13:5 Your ownselves try ye, if ye are in the faith; your ownselves
prove ye; do ye not know your ownselves, that Jesus Christ is in you, if ye be ...
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Respect (204 Occurrences)
... 2 Corinthians 13:5 Your ownselves try ye, if ye are in the faith; your ownselves
prove ye; do ye not know your ownselves, that Jesus Christ is in you, if ye be ...
/r/respect.htm - 38k

Ownself (1 Occurrence)

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Have (53575 Occurrences)
... Hebrews 12:17, "desired to"; for "ye have" (Hebrews 10:34), the English Revised
Version has "ye yourselves have," margin "ye have your ownselves," the American ...
/h/have.htm - 10k

Ox (197 Occurrences)

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