Note 16 at 1Co 6:19: The general Greek word for "temple" is "HIERON" and is translated so seventy-one times in the New Testament. This word includes the idea of the entire temple precincts. But the Greek word translated "temple" here (as well as forty-two other times in the N.T.) is "NAOS" and refers to the inner sanctuary, God's dwelling place. This is a vivid illustration of the mystery of God (Col 1:26-27) and our responsibility to present our bodies as members of righteousness unto and in union with Him (Ro 6:13).