John Trapp Complete Commentary - 1 Corinthians 7:25
25 Now concerning virgins I have no commandment of the Lord: yet I give my judgment, as one that hath obtained mercy of the Lord to be faithful. Ver. 25. I give my judgment ] The Rhemists (after Erasmus) render it counsel, and thereupon ground a distinction between Divine commands and counsels. But the word γνωμην betokens viri boni rectum et verum iudicium, saith Magirus, the right and sound judgment of some good man. (In Arist. Ethic.) And surely if the apostle had no express command from... read more
John Trapp Complete Commentary - 1 Corinthians 7:24
24 Brethren, let every man, wherein he is called, therein abide with God. Ver. 24. Let every man wherein, &c. ] This is the same with 1 Corinthians 7:20 . The apostle inculcateth it, as we not only anoint our benumbed limbs with ointments, but also rub and chafe them in. read more