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I think therefore that this is good by reason of the distress that is upon us, [namely,] that it is good for a man to be as he is.

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

I think therefore (νομιζω ουν). Paul proceeds to express therefore the previously mentioned judgment (γνωμην) and calls it his opi…

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

I suppose. I think; I give the following advice.

For the present distress. In the present state of trial. The word dis…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

I suppose therefore that this is good for the present distress.—Better, I think then that it is good because of the i…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

Each person should remain as he or she now is “because of the present crisis” (see comments on vv.1, 29–31). In other words, remain married if you …

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

I think therefore that this is good. While I translate this passage of Paul’s writings differently from Erasmus or the Vulgate, I at the s…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

I suppose, therefore, that this is good
The opinion of the apostle, the sentiment of his mind, his judgment in this …

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Considering the distre of those times, the unmarried state was best. Neverthele , the apostle does not condemn marriage. How contrary to the apostl…

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