As though they possessed not (ως μη κατεχοντες). See this use of κατεχω, old verb to hold down (Luke 14:9), to keep fa…

And they that weep. Those who are afflicted.

As though they wept not. This means restraining and moderating their grief wi…

The apostle explains that the time for doing the Lord’s work is short and is coming to an end. This is not necessarily a reference to the second co…

And they that weep, as though they wept not
They that weep for troubles and crosses, things adverse and afflicting i…

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