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Good vs. Better, Not Right vs. Wrong
Commentators universally agree that Paul is not contrasting right versus wrong. Marriage is described as doing "well"—a good and proper action. The choice to remain single is described as "better" only in a comparative sense, meaning it is more advantageous and expedient given the specific circumstances Paul has been addressing, not that it is morally superior.
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1 Corinthians
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Corinthians 7:38
18th Century
Theologian
Doeth well. Does right; violates no law in it, and is not to be blamed for it.
Doeth better. Does that which is on the who…
AT Robertson
On 1 Corinthians 7:38
Doeth well (καλως ποιε). So Paul commends the father who gives his daughter in marriage (γαμιζε). This verb γαμιζω has not been fo…
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Corinthians 7:38
19th Century
Bishop
So then . . . — A better translation is: So then he who gives his daughter in marriage does well, and (not “but”) he who gives…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 1 Corinthians 7:38
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 7:38
16th Century
Theologian
Therefore he that giveth in marriage. Here we have the conclusion from both parts of the statement, in which he states, in a few words, th…
John Gill
On 1 Corinthians 7:38
17th Century
Pastor
So then he that gives [her] in marriage does well. Does that which is in its own nature good; that which is agreeable to …
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…