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and those who weep, as though they didn`t weep; and those who rejoice, as though they didn`t rejoice; and those who buy, as though they didn`t possess;
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Live with Holy Indifference
Commentators agree that Paul is not demanding a lack of emotion but a 'holy indifference' to worldly circumstances. Whether weeping, rejoicing, or buying, believers should not be controlled by these temporary states. The goal is to moderate our attachment to earthly experiences, remembering that our ultimate hope and reality are not found in this world.
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1 Corinthians
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18th Century
Presbyterian
And they that weep. Those who are afflicted.
As though they wept not. This means restraining and moderating their grief wi…
As though they possessed not (ως μη κατεχοντες). See this use of κατεχω, old verb to hold down (Luke 14:9), to keep fa…
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…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And they that weep, as though they wept not They that weep for troubles and crosses, things adverse and afflicting i…
Considering the distress of those times, the unmarried state was best. Nevertheless, the apostle does not condemn marriage. How contrary to the apo…
