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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.
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1 Corinthians
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Corinthians 7:37
18th Century
Theologian
Nevertheless. But. The apostle in this verse states some instances where it would not be proper to give a daughter in ma…
AT Robertson
On 1 Corinthians 7:37
To keep his own virgin daughter (τηρειν την εαυτου παρθενον). This means the case when the virgin daughter does not wish to marry …
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Corinthians 7:37
19th Century
Bishop
Nevertheless he that standeth stedfast in his heart.—The previous verse must not be understood as applying to any other cases than those t…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 1 Corinthians 7:37
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…
John Calvin
On 1 Corinthians 7:37
16th Century
Theologian
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…
John Gill
On 1 Corinthians 7:37
17th Century
Pastor
Nevertheless, he that stands steadfast in his heart
The apostle returns to confirm his former advice, where it can b…
Matthew Henry
On 1 Corinthians 7:36–40
17th Century
Minister
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…