Verse of the Day
Author Spotlight
Loading featured author...
Report Issue
See a formatting issue or error?
Let us know →
But he who stands steadfast in his heart, having no necessity, but has power over his own heart, to keep his own virgin, will do well.
Verse Takeaways
1
A Father's Wise Decision
Most commentators agree this verse describes a father making a decision about his daughter's marriage. He 'doeth well' to keep her unmarried if the decision is firm ('stedfast'), there is no compelling reason for her to marry ('no necessity'), and he has the freedom to make this choice without breaking a prior commitment.
See 3 Verse Takeaways
Book Overview
1 Corinthians
Author
Audience
Composition
Teaching Highlights
Outline
+ 5 more
See Overview
7
18th Century
Presbyterian
Nevertheless. But. The apostle in this verse states some instances where it would not be proper to give a daughter in ma…
To keep his own virgin daughter (τηρειν την εαυτου παρθενον). This means the case when the virgin daughter does not wish to marry …
19th Century
Anglican
Nevertheless he that standeth stedfast in his heart.—The previous verse must not be understood as applying to any other cases than those t…
Consider supporting our work
In contrast, the man who feels no need to get married has done the right thing too. The words “who is under no compulsion” refer to outward pressur…
16th Century
Protestant
But he who stands firm in his heart. Here we have the second part of the statement, in which he discusses young women who have th…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Nevertheless, he that stands steadfast in his heart The apostle returns to confirm his former advice, where it can b…
Get curated content & updates
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…
