34. difference also—Not merely the unmarried and the married man differ in their respective duties, but also the wife and the virgin. Indeed a woman undergoes a greater change of condition than a man in contracting marriage. read more
35. for your own profit—not to display my apostolic authority. not . . . cast a snare upon you—image from throwing a noose over an animal in hunting. Not that by hard injunctions I may entangle you with the fear of committing sin where there is no sin. comely—befitting under present circumstances. attend upon—literally, "assiduously wait on"; sitting down to the duty. Compare Luke 10:39, Mary; Luke 10:39- :, "Anna . . . a widow, who departed not from the temple, but served God with fastings and... read more
36. behaveth . . . uncomely—is not treating his daughter well in leaving her unmarried beyond the flower of her age, and thus debarring her from the lawful gratification of her natural feeling as a marriageable woman. need so require—if the exigencies of the case require it; namely, regard to the feelings and welfare of his daughter. Opposed to "having no necessity" (1 Corinthians 7:37). let them marry—the daughter and her suitor. read more
37. steadfast—not to be turned from his purpose by the obloquy of the world. having no necessity—arising from the natural inclinations of the daughter. power over his . . . will—when, owing to his daughter's will not opposing his will, he has power to carry into effect his will or wish. decreed—determined. read more
38. her —The oldest manuscripts have "his own virgin daughter." but—The oldest manuscripts have "and." read more
39. bound by the law—The oldest manuscripts omit "by the law." only in the Lord—Let her marry only a Christian ( :-). read more
40. happier— (1 Corinthians 7:1; 1 Corinthians 7:28; 1 Corinthians 7:34; 1 Corinthians 7:35). I think also—"I also think"; just as you Corinthians and your teachers think much of your opinions, so I also give my opinion by inspiration; so in 1 Corinthians 7:25, "my judgment" or opinion. Think does not imply doubt, but often a matter of well-grounded assurance (1 Corinthians 7:25- :). read more
The importance of sexual relations in marriage 7:1-7Paul advised married people not to abstain from normal sexual relations. read more
III. QUESTIONS ASKED OF PAUL 7:1-16:12The remainder of the body of this epistle deals with questions the Corinthians had put to Paul in a letter. Paul introduced each of these with the phrase peri de ("now concerning," 1 Corinthians 7:1; 1 Corinthians 7:25; 1 Corinthians 8:1; 1 Corinthians 12:1; 1 Corinthians 16:1; 1 Corinthians 16:12), a phrase commonly used in antiquity. [Note: Keener, p. 62.] "Rather than a friendly exchange, in which the new believers in Corinth are asking spiritual advice... read more
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Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 1 Corinthians 7:32
32. without carefulness—I would have you to be not merely "without trouble," but "without distracting cares" (so the Greek). careth—if he uses aright the advantages of his condition. read more