Because of fornications (δια τας πορνειας). This is not the only reason for marriage, but it is a true one. The main purpose of ma…

Nevertheless. But, (de.) Though this is to be admitted as proper where it can be done, when a man has entire control of himself a…

To avoid fornication.—Better, because of the (prevalent) fornication. This was so general in Corinth, and so li…

Having said that it would be good under the present circumstances not to get married, Paul hastens to add that the general rules for marriage shoul…

As he had spoken of fornication, he now appropriately proceeds to speak of marriage, which is the remedy for avoiding fornication. Now it appears t…

Nevertheless, to avoid fornication
Or "fornications"; meaning either the frequent commission of that sin; or all sor…

The apostle tells the Corinthians that it was good, at that particular time, for Christians to keep themselves single. Yet he says that marriage, a…

After rebuking the fornicator and those who upheld him, the Apostle now begins to discuss marriage. In this regard, he does three things:

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