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