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A Specific Answer, Not a Rule
Commentators stress that this verse begins Paul's answer to a specific question from the Corinthian church. His statement that it is 'good' to remain single is not a universal command against marriage but advice tailored to a 'present crisis' in Corinth (1 Corinthians 7:26). It's a situational recommendation, not a timeless law.
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1 Corinthians
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Corinthians 7:1
18th Century
Theologian
1 Corinthians Chapter 7, Introduction
This chapter commences the second part or division of this epistle, or, the discussion of…
AT Robertson
On 1 Corinthians 7:1
Now concerning the things whereof ye wrote (περ δε ων εγραψατε). An ellipsis of περ τουτων, the antecedent of περ ων, is easily su…
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Corinthians 7:1
19th Century
Bishop
Concerning the things about which you wrote to me.—Some members of the Church, having written to Saint Paul to ask his advice on m…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 1 Corinthians 7:1
As to the question from the Corinthian church on the pros and cons of being married, Paul may seem to agree completely with those who argued for a …
John Gill
On 1 Corinthians 7:1
17th Century
Pastor
Now concerning the things whereof you wrote to me
Though the false apostles had greatly influenced the members of th…
Matthew Henry
On 1 Corinthians 7:1–9
17th Century
Minister
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…