1 Corinthians 7:14-31

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - 1 Corinthians 7:21

1 Corinthians 7:21. Being a servant— That is, a slave. Use it rather, implies, that if a man could obtain his freedom, he might lawfully desire it; but if he could not, he was not to look upon it as a mark of the displeasure of God. The word 'Απελευθερος, rendered freed-man, in Latin Libertus, signifies not simply a free-man, but one who, having been a slave, has had his freedom given him by his master. See Locke and Clarke. read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - 1 Corinthians 7:23

1 Corinthians 7:23. Ye are bought with a price— Slaves were bought and sold in the market, as cattle are, and the laws of the Roman Empire considered them as the property of the purchasers. This therefore is a reason for what the Apostle advised, 1Co 7:21 that they should not be slaves to men, that is, not make themselves the slaves of men, because Christ had paid a price for them, and they belonged to him. But he tells them in general, in the next verse, that nothing in any man's civil estate... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - 1 Corinthians 7:24

1 Corinthians 7:24. Abide with God— Beausobre and L'Enfant explain παρα τω Θεω, by, in the sight of God;—"taking care to behave in a religious and prudent manner, as under the divine inspection." (See 2 Corinthians 11:11.Ephesians 2:6; Ephesians 2:6.) read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - 1 Corinthians 7:25

1 Corinthians 7:25. Now, concerning virgins— St. Paul by virgins evidently means those of both sexes who are in a state of celibacy. It is probable that he had formerly dissuaded them from marriage, in the present situation of the church. (See the next note.) It seems they were uneasy under this, (1 Corinthians 7:28; 1 Corinthians 7:35.) and therefore sent some questions to St. Paul about it: In answer to which, from 1Co 7:25-37 he gives directions to the unmarried about their marrying or not... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - 1 Corinthians 7:26

1 Corinthians 7:26. For the present distress— This must certainly refer to the prevalence of persecution at that time; for nothing (as we have before remarked) can be more absurd, than to imagine that an inspired Apostle would in the general discountenance marriage; considering that it was expressly agreeable to a divine institution, and of essential importance to the existence and happiness of all future generations. See Locke, and Doddridge. read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - 1 Corinthians 7:29

1 Corinthians 7:29. The time is short— "Is contracted within very narrow limits." The word συνεσταλμενος properly imports this, being a metaphor taken from furling or gathering up a sail. The Apostle probably said this from a prophetic view of the approaching persecution under Nero; while in its general import it may respect the shortness of our duration in this world; which should guard us against too fond an attachment to any earthly relation or possession. Somewould render this clause, "The... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - 1 Corinthians 7:31

1 Corinthians 7:31. As not abusing it.— The word Καταχρωμενοι does not here signify abusing in our sense of the word, but intently using,—not carrying the enjoyments of it to any excess; for the whole scheme and fashion of this world passes off, and is gone like a scene in a theatre, which presently shifts; or a pageant in some public procession, which, how gaudily soever it be adorned, to strike the eyes of spectators, is still in motion, and presently disappears, to shew itselffor a few... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 1 Corinthians 7:14

14. sanctified—Those inseparably connected with the people of God are hallowed thereby, so that the latter may retain the connection without impairing their own sanctity (compare :-); nay, rather imparting to the former externally some degree of their own hallowed character, and so preparing the way for the unbeliever becoming at last sanctified inwardly by faith. by . . . by—rather, "in . . . in"; that is, in virtue of the marriage tie between them. by the husband—The oldest manuscripts read,... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 1 Corinthians 7:15

15. if . . . depart—that is, wishes for separation. Translate, "separateth himself": offended with her Christianity, and refusing to live with her unless she renounce it. brother or a sister is not under bondage—is not bound to renounce the faith for the sake of retaining her unbelieving husband [HAMMOND]. So Deuteronomy 13:6; Matthew 10:35-37; Luke 14:26. The believer does not lie under the same obligation in the case of a union with an unbeliever, as in the case of one with a believer. In the... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 1 Corinthians 7:16

16. What knowest thou but that by staying with thy unbelieving partner thou mayest save him or her? Enforcing the precept to stay with the unbelieving consort ( :-). So Ruth the Moabitess became a convert to her husband's faith: and Joseph and Moses probably gained over their wives. So conversely the unbelieving husband may be won by the believing wife (1 Peter 3:1) [CALVIN]. Or else (1 Corinthians 7:15), if thy unbelieving consort wishes to depart, let him go, so that thou mayest live "in... read more

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