But if they have not continency (ε δε ουκ εγκρατευοντα). Condition of the first class, assumed as true. Direct middle voice εγκρατ…

But if they cannot contain. If they have not the gift of continence; if they cannot be secure against temptation; if they have not strengt…

It is better . . .—Because to be influenced by unlawful desire is a sin, and to marry is no sin.

Paul now gives advice to those who are single, whom he classifies as the unmarried and the widows. It is good or advisable for them to remain in th…

But if they cannot contain While he advises abstaining from marriage, he always speaks conditionally—if it can be done, if there is ab…

But if they cannot contain Or "if they do not contain", as the words may be rendered, and as almost all versions do rende…

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: