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This I say for your own profit; not that I may throw a snare on you, but for that which is appropriate, and that you may attend to the Lord without distraction.

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Guidance, Not a Legalistic Trap

Commentators emphasize that Paul's motive is the believers' "profit" or benefit. When he says he won't "cast a snare" on them, he means he is not creating a binding, universal rule. Scholars note the Greek word for "snare" refers to a noose or lasso, highlighting that Paul is offering wise counsel, not trying to trap people in a lifestyle for which they are not gifted.

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1 Corinthians

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On 1 Corinthians 7:35

18th Century

Theologian

For your own profit. That you may avail yourselves of all your advantages and privileges, and pursue such a course as will tend most to ad…

AT Robertson

AT Robertson

On 1 Corinthians 7:35

For your own profit (προς το υμων αυτων συμφορον). Old adjective, advantageous, with neuter article here as substantive, from verb…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On 1 Corinthians 7:35

19th Century

Bishop

And this I speak for your own profit.—The reference is to the preceding passage, commencing with 1 Corinthians 7:32; and the w…

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Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

On 1 Corinthians 7:35

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

On 1 Corinthians 7:35

16th Century

Theologian

And this for your benefit. Observe the Apostle’s moderation. Though he knew the vexations, troubles, and difficulties of married life, and…

John Gill

John Gill

On 1 Corinthians 7:35

17th Century

Pastor

And this I speak for your own profit
The apostle suggests, that in giving the advice he did to unmarried persons to …

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On 1 Corinthians 7:25–35

17th Century

Minister

Considering the distress of those times, the unmarried state was best. Nevertheless, the apostle does not condemn marriage. How contrary to the apo…