Bible Commentary

The wife is bound by the law as long as her husband liveth; but if her husband be dead, she is at liberty to be married to whom she will; only in the Lord. 39, 40. The Second Marriage of Women 39. The wife is bound by the law as long as her husband liveth … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Corinthians 7:39”

So then he that giveth [her] in marriage doeth well; but he that giveth [her] not in marriage doeth better. Doeth well – Does right; violates no law in it, and is not to be blamed for it. Doeth better – Does that which is on the whole to be preferred, if it can be … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Corinthians 7:38”

Nevertheless he that standeth steadfast in his heart, having no necessity, but hath power over his own will, and hath so decreed in his heart that he will keep his virgin, doeth well. 37. having no necessity ] This might be the case either (1) if the maiden be not specially desirous for the married … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Corinthians 7:37”

But if any man think that he behaveth himself uncomely toward his virgin, if she pass the flower of [her] age, and need so require, let him do what he will, he sinneth not: let them marry. 36. his virgin ] i.e. his daughter. The advice here given is to parents. In St Paul’s time, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Corinthians 7:36”

And this I speak for your own profit; not that I may cast a snare upon you, but for that which is comely, and that ye may attend upon the Lord without distraction. 35. attend upon the Lord ] Literally, sit conveniently before ( or beside) Him. Dean Stanley refers to Martha and Mary in … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Corinthians 7:35”

There is difference [also] between a wife and a virgin. The unmarried woman careth for the things of the Lord, that she may be holy both in body and in spirit: but she that is married careth for the things of the world, how she may please [her] husband. 34. There is difference also ] … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Corinthians 7:34”

But he that is married careth for the things that are of the world, how he may please [his] wife. careth for the things of the world – Is under a necessity of giving attention to the things of the world; or cannot give his undivided attention and interest to the things of religion. This … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Corinthians 7:33”

But I would have you without carefulness. He that is unmarried careth for the things that belong to the Lord, how he may please the Lord: 32. He that is unmarried careth for the things that belong to the Lord ] One great reason why the Apostle recommends celibacy is the freedom that it gives … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Corinthians 7:32”

And they that use this world, as not abusing [it: ] for the fashion of this world passeth away. 31. as not abusing it ] Perhaps better, as not using It to excess. So in ch. 1Co 9:18. for the fashion of this world passeth away ] Rather, is passing away, as a scene in … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Corinthians 7:31”

And they that weep, as though they wept not; and they that rejoice, as though they rejoiced not; and they that buy, as though they possessed not; 30. they that rejoice, as though they rejoiced not ] “Look round this beautiful world of God’s: ocean dimpled into myriad smiles; the sky a trembling, quivering mass … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Corinthians 7:30”