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But if any man thinks that he is behaving inappropriately toward his virgin, if she is past the flower of her age, and if need so requires, let him do what he desires. He doesn`t sin. Let them marry.
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A Call for Wise Parenthood
Most commentators agree this verse is directed at a father or guardian. His responsibility is not to dictate his daughter's life arbitrarily but to act with compassion and wisdom. He should consider her well-being, her own desires, and her suitability for a single life. If forcing celibacy would be 'unseemly'—exposing her to temptation or cultural shame—the loving course is to permit her to marry.
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1 Corinthians
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18th Century
Presbyterian
That he behaves himself unbecomingly. He acts an unbecoming part, imposes an unnecessary, painful, and improper constraint, and crosses he…
That he behaveth himself unseemly (ασχημονειν). Old verb, here only in N.T., from ασχημων (1 Corinthians 12:23), from …
19th Century
Anglican
But if any man think.—Here the writer turns to the duty of parents and further explains to them that the previous express…
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Paul now turns to teaching about virgins of marriageable age, insisting that they must be treated honorably, whether they become married or not. Wh…
16th Century
Protestant
But if anyone thinks that it would be unseemly for his virgin. He now directs his discourse to parents who had children under their author…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
But if any man think This some understand of a man that is engaged, or betrothed to a virgin, and protracts marriage…
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The apostle is thought to give advice here about arranging the marriages of children. In this view, the general meaning is clear. Children should s…
