'Possess' in the Bible
You study the scriptures thoroughly because you think in them you possess eternal life, and it is these same scriptures that testify about me,
For if someone weak sees you who possess knowledge dining in an idol's temple, will not his conscience be "strengthened" to eat food offered to idols?
that each of you know how to possess his own body in holiness and honor,
He called you to this salvation through our gospel, so that you may possess the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Because of this I remind you to rekindle God's gift that you possess through the laying on of my hands.
My brothers and sisters, do not show prejudice if you possess faith in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ.
But set Christ apart as Lord in your hearts and always be ready to give an answer to anyone who asks about the hope you possess.
Moreover, we possess the prophetic word as an altogether reliable thing. You do well if you pay attention to this as you would to a light shining in a murky place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts.