In 1 Thessalonians 4:3, the same context defines sanctification as abstaining from sexual immorality — the immediate foundation for the command in this verse.

In Romans 12:1, presenting the body as a holy sacrifice directly parallels keeping one's vessel in sanctification.

In 1 Corinthians 6:15, the body as Christ's members reinforces the call to avoid sexual impurity and keep the vessel holy.

1 Corinthians 6:18-20 expands on fleeing sexual immorality and glorifying God with the body, echoing the vessel's sanctification.

2 Timothy 2:21 directly links cleansing oneself to becoming a holy vessel, closely matching the call to sanctify one's vessel.

Hebrews 13:4 upholds marriage and the marriage bed as undefiled — directly reinforcing the same standard of sexual purity and honor for one's own vessel.

Romans 1:24 depicts people dishonoring their bodies through lust — the negative example that contrasts with the call to possess one's vessel in honor here.

In Romans 6:19, Paul uses 'members' as instruments of righteousness, parallel to controlling one's vessel in holiness.

1 Peter 3:7 refers to the wife as a 'weaker vessel', relating to the possible interpretation of 'vessel' as spouse in 1 Thessalonians 4:4.