Bible Commentary

But this I say, brethren, the time [is] short: it remaineth, that both they that have wives be as though they had none; 29. But this I say, brethren ] The conclusion of the whole matter. The time is short, the world is passing away. In whatever condition a man is, let him live in … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Corinthians 7:29”

But and if thou marry, thou hast not sinned; and if a virgin marry, she hath not sinned. Nevertheless such shall have trouble in the flesh: but I spare you. 28. trouble in the flesh ] Tribulation, either as Monica, when she saw her son Augustine falling into sin and infidelity, or as many other … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Corinthians 7:28”

Art thou bound unto a wife? seek not to be loosed. Art thou loosed from a wife? seek not a wife. Art thou bound unto a wife? – Art thou already married? Marriage is often thus represented as a tie, a bond, etc.; see the note at Rom 7:2. Seek not to be loosed – … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Corinthians 7:27”

I suppose therefore that this is good for the present distress, [I say], that [it is] good for a man so to be. 26. the present distress ] The literal rendering of the word here translated distress is necessity, and it is so translated in 1Co 7:37. But it frequently in the New Testament, as … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Corinthians 7:26”

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. 25 38. General Instructions Concerning the Marriage of Virgins 25. virgins ] i.e. unmarried women. St Paul now returns to the question of marriage. But before he enters … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Corinthians 7:25”

Brethren, let every man, wherein he is called, therein abide with God. 24. with God ] Literally, before God. A repetition of the precept of 1Co 7:20, under a more solemn sanction. The believer is reminded Who it is that hath ordained his condition, as a sufficient reason that he should be contented with it. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Corinthians 7:24”

Ye are bought with a price; be not ye the servants of men. 23. be not ye the servants of men ] Literally, slaves of men. Let your minds and spirits be free, whatever may be your outward condition, i.e. be indifferent to mere external relations altogether, for though man may enslave the body he … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Corinthians 7:23”

For he that is called in the Lord, [being] a servant, is the Lord’s freeman: likewise also he that is called, [being] free, is Christ’s servant. 22. the Lord’s freeman ] Rather, freedman, the Latin libertus. So Beza, Calvin and the Vulgate, and the margin of our version. The English translators generally seem to have … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Corinthians 7:22”

Art thou called [being] a servant? care not for it: but if thou mayest be made free, use [it] rather. 21. use it rather ] This may either be interpreted (1) “use freedom,” or (2) “use slavery.” Dean Stanley remarks of this passage that its interpretation “is one of the most evenly balanced questions in … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Corinthians 7:21”

Let every man abide in the same calling wherein he was called. 20. Let every man abide in the same calling wherein he was called ] See note on ch. 1Co 1:20. It is not what we call man’s “vocation,” but God’s act of calling that is spoken of. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Corinthians 7:20”