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A Practical Remedy for Sin
Commentators explain that Paul's instruction for each person to have their own spouse is a direct response to the widespread sexual immorality ('fornication') in Corinth. While not the only reason for marriage, it serves as a God-given remedy to prevent sin and maintain purity, especially for those who struggle with self-control.
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1 Corinthians
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Corinthians 7:2
18th Century
Theologian
Nevertheless. But, (de.) Though this is to be admitted as proper where it can be done, when a man has entire control of himself a…
AT Robertson
On 1 Corinthians 7:2
Because of fornications (δια τας πορνειας). This is not the only reason for marriage, but it is a true one. The main purpose of ma…
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Corinthians 7:2
19th Century
Bishop
To avoid fornication.—Better, because of the (prevalent) fornication. This was so general in Corinth, and so li…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 1 Corinthians 7:2
Having said that it would be good under the present circumstances not to get married, Paul hastens to add that the general rules for marriage shoul…
John Calvin
On 1 Corinthians 7:2
16th Century
Theologian
As he had spoken of fornication, he now appropriately proceeds to speak of marriage, which is the remedy for avoiding fornication. Now it appears t…
John Gill
On 1 Corinthians 7:2
17th Century
Pastor
Nevertheless, to avoid fornication
Or "fornications"; meaning either the frequent commission of that sin; or all sor…
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…