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and is divided. [So] also the woman that is unmarried and the virgin is careful for the things of the Lord, that she may be holy both in body and in spirit: but she that is married is careful for the things of the world, how she may please her husband.

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

And there is a difference also between the wife and the virgin (κα μεμεριστα κα η γυνη κα η παρθενος). But the text here is very u…

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Between a wife and a virgin. This refers to the difference between a woman who is married and one who is unmarried. The apostle says that …

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

Paul goes on to argue that if they want marriage, they must realize that it brings extra cares, and he wants them to be free from concern. Married …

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

The unmarried woman and the virgin. What he had established concerning men, he now declares similarly concerning women — that virgins and …

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

There is difference also between a wife and a virgin
The word (memeristai) , translated "…

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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