Possess what you must shortly leave without suffering yourselves to be possessed by it. It will soon be gone. 28But and if thou marry, thou hast not sinned; and if a virgin marry, she hath not sinned. For I resolved to know nothing while I was with you except Jesus Christ and him crucified. And therefore, though he says, "If thou art loosed from a wife (in a single state, whether bachelor or widower, virgin or widow) do not seek a wife, do not hastily change conditions;" yet he adds, "If thou art bound to a wife, do not seek to be loosed. (V), 21Were you a slave when you were called? After being warned in a dream not to return to Herod, Then he got up, took the child and his mother during. A brother or a sister is not under bondage in such cases: but God hath called us to peace. But to neglect duty is the way to put ourselves out of the divine protection. 32I would like you to be free from concern. 3 The husband should fulfill his duty toward his wife, and likewise the wife toward her husband. In, on, among. The first of these concerns marriage. 18 Is any man called being circumcised? Do not again become enslaved; just as before he had advised that, if in slavery they had any prospect of being made free, they should choose it rather. See ch. 6This I say by way of concession,* however, not as a command. He shows them that becoming Christians does not change their external state; and therefore advises every one to continue, in the general, in that state in which he was called, ver 17-24. In the second case ( 1 Corinthians 7:10 1 Corinthians 7:11) it was a positive command; for the Lord had already made known His will ( Malachi 2:14 Malachi 2:15, Matthew 5:31 Matthew 5:32). The brother or sister is not bound in such cases; God has called you to peace. The brother or the sister is not bound in such circumstances; God has called us to live in peace. Holy Bible, New International Version, NIV Copyright 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. Used by permission. And so it was with me, brothers and sisters. 1 Corinthians: The First Epistle of Paul to the Corinthians - Bible Hub There were many things that could render a person ceremonially unclean. Ruth 2:9 Let thine eyes be on the field that they do reap, and go thou after them: have I not charged the young men that they shall not touch thee? From epaggello; an announcement. This is the apostle's general direction. 24Brethren, let every man, wherein he is called, therein abide with God. This way of speaking is according to the dialect of the Jews, among whom a child begotten by parents yet heathens, was said to be begotten out of holiness; and a child begotten by parents made proselytes was said to be begotten intra sanctitatemwithin the holy enclosure. (AM) But if her husband dies, she is free to marry anyone she wishes, but he must belong to the Lord. Verses 1-9 The apostle tells the Corinthians that it was good, in that juncture of time, for Christians to keep themselves single. 19Circumcision is nothing, and uncircumcision is nothing, but the keeping of the commandments of God. After this the apostle returns to his former subject about marriage, and addresses the virgins particularly, concerning whom he declares he had no express commandment from the Lord, but however was willing to give his judgment and advice, with all sincerity and uprightness, as one that had the honour to be counted faithful by the Lord himself, 1Co 7:25 and his judgment was, that considering the present persecution of the churches of Christ, it was better for single persons, men or women, to remain so, 1Co 7:26 though he advises those that were married by no means to desert one another, or seek to dissolve the marriage bond; as, on the other hand, those that were free from it, he would not have them seek out for a wife, 1Co 7:27 though should they, it would not be criminal in them; and whether young men or maidens, it was not unlawful for them to marry, only it was not so convenient for the present; and such therefore must expect trouble in the world, 1Co 7:28. Then come together again so that Satan(D) will not tempt you(E) because of your lack of self-control. Uzziah the father of Jotham, Jotham the father of Ahaz, Ahaz the father of Hezekiah. Demonstrative Pronoun - Accusative Feminine Plural. I.e. Notwithstanding, the apostle does not condemn marriage. * 3 You will trample on the wicked, for they will be like ashes under the soles of your feet on the day which I am preparing, says the Lord who rules over all. II. NIV, KJV, NASB, Amplified Parallel Bible--hardcover. Access 50+ premium resources. Matthew Henry Commentary on the Whole Bible (Concise), Matthew Henry Commentary on the Whole Bible (Complete), California - Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Note, It is the plain duty of those in so near a relation to seek the salvation of those to whom they are related. (1.) He cannot close his eyes to the "hidden things of shame" that were their constant and inevitable accompaniments. He lays down this rule in generalas God hath distributed to every one. We must keep the world as much as may be out of our hearts, that we may not abuse it when we have it in our hands. 7 For I would that all men were even as I myself. let him not become uncircumcised. But, though a believing wife or husband should not separate from an unbelieving mate, yet if the unbelieving relative desert the believer, and no means can reconcile to a cohabitation, in such a case a brother or sister is not in bondage (v. 15), not tied up to the unreasonable humour, and bound servilely to follow or cleave to the malicious deserter, or not bound to live unmarried after all proper means for reconciliation have been tried, at least of the deserter contract another marriage or be guilty of adultery, which was a very easy supposition, because a very common instance among the heathen inhabitants of Corinth. No man should think to make his faith or religion, an argument to break through any natural or civil obligations. 16For how do you know, wife, whether you will save your husband [by leading him to Christ]? Then do not look for a wife. and when thou art athirst, go unto the vessels, and drink of that which the young men have drawn. In Bethlehem of Judea, they said, for it is written this way by the prophet: After listening to the king they left, and once again. 7 Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good. 25Now about virgins: I have no command from the Lord,(AA) but I give a judgment as one who by the Lords mercy(AB) is trustworthy. And closes the chapter with advice to widows how to dispose of themselves in that state, ver 39, 40. 2 After Jesus was born in Bethlehem 1 in Judea, in the time 2 of King Herod, 3 wise men 4 from the East came to Jerusalem 5 2 saying, Where is the one who is born king of the Jews? (AD) 28But if you do marry, you have not sinned;(AE) and if a virgin marries, she has not sinned. Judah the father of Perez and Zerah (by Tamar), Perez the father of Hezron, Hezron the father of Ram. Do not seek to be released. But every man hath his proper gift of God, one after this manner, and another after that. (25-35) Great prudence be used in marriage; it should be only in the Lord. The two thoughts--idolatry and impurity--were inextricably blended in his mind. As to all worldly concerns; they must keep the world out of their hearts, that they may not abuse it when they have it in their hands. A holy or sanctified state. An unmarried woman or a virgin is anxious about the things of the Lord, so that she may be holy in both body and spirit. Note, It is the wisdom of a Christian so to order his outward affairs, and choose such a condition in life, as to be without distracting cares, that he may attend upon the Lord with a mind at leisure and disengaged. This advice must be carried into every other relation. This is the general maxim by which the apostle would have Christians govern themselves. 40. Though Christ had before delivered no universal law about that matter, he now gives direction by an inspired apostle, one who had obtained mercy of the Lord to be faithful. 21 She will give birth to a son and you will name him 17 Jesus, 18 because he will save his people from their sins. 22 This all happened so that what was spoken by the Lord through the prophet would be fulfilled: 23 Look! But, whatever liberty be indulged Christians in such a case as this, they are not allowed, for the mere infidelity of a husband or wife, to separate; but, if the unbeliever be willing, they should continue in the relation, and cohabit as those who are thus related. All worldly things are show; nothing solid. 17 Then what was spoken by Jeremiah the prophet was fulfilled: and she did not want to be comforted, because they were 30 gone. 31, 19 After Herod 32 had died, an 33 angel of the Lord 34 appeared in a dream to Joseph in Egypt 20 saying, Get up, take the child and his mother, and go to the land of Israel, for those who were seeking the childs life are dead. 21 So 35 he got up and took the child and his mother and returned to the land of Israel. In general, he tells them that marriage, by Christ's command, is for life; and therefore those who are married must not think of separation. If you have any questions, please review our Privacy Policy or email us at privacy@biblegateway.com. You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateways emails at any time. 39A wife is bound [to her husband by law] as long as he lives. All is show, nothing solid in it; and it is transient show too, and will quickly be gone. 20Everyone should remain in the state in which he was called. . III. 4 The wife hath not power of her own. You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateways emails at any time. Not that he must quit the service of his master, or not take all proper measures to please him (this were to contradict the whole scope of the apostle's discourse); but he must not be so the servant of men but that Christ's will must be obeyed, and regarded, more than his master's. How proper and powerful an argument is this to enforce the former advice! It is our duty not only to consider what is lawful, but in many cases, at least, what is fit to be done, before we do it. 24Brothers, let each one remain with God in that condition in which he was [when he was] called. Second marriages are not unlawful, so that it is kept in mind, to marry in the Lord. It is the duty of every Christian to be content with his lot, and to conduct himself in his rank and place as becomes a Christian. 1 Corinthians 7 CEB - Marriage and celibacy - Now, about what - Bible After assembling all the chief priests and experts in the law. Article Images Copyright 2023 Getty Images unless otherwise indicated. Note, The servants of Christ should be at the absolute command of no other master besides himself, should serve no man, any further than is consistent with their duty to him. Natural constitutions vary; and, where there may not be much difference in the constitution, different degrees of grace are vouchsafed, which may give some a greater victory over natural inclination than others. This chapter contains advice both to the married (116) and to the unmarried (1Cor 7:2538) or widowed (1Cor 7:3940); these two parts are separated by 1Cor 7:1724, which enunciate a principle applicable to both. It matters not whether a man be a Jew or Gentile, within the covenant of peculiarity made with Abraham or without it. But the unmarried man and woman mind the things of the Lord, that they may please the Lord, and be holy both in body and spirit, v. 32, 34. How so? They know not how soon they shall have none. From hagios; sacredness. In this way what was spoken by the Lord through the prophet was fulfilled: I called my Son out of Egypt. 25. 2but because of cases of immorality every man should have his own wife, and every woman her own husband. Why should your hearts be much set on what you must quickly resign? But it would have been wrong for others to treat a slave differently from anyone else in church services. Words: ex. 25Now concerning the virgins [of marriageable age] I have no command of the Lord, but I give my opinion as one who by the Lords mercy is trustworthy. The favour of God is not bound. 21Were you a slave when you were called? 16 For what knowest thou, O wife, whether thou shalt save thy husband? There is no limitation by God's law to be married only for such a number of times. And another instance given, illustrating it, as that if a man is called while a servant, he should make himself easy, and continue so; though if he can have his freedom it is most eligible, 1Co 7:21. The Life That the Lord Has Assigned. 3. Purchasing land and trying oxen kept the guests invited from the wedding-supper, Luke 14 18, 19. We are bound, as much as in us lies, to live peaceably with all men ( Rom 12 18), and therefore surely to promote the peace and comfort of our nearest relatives, those with whom we are one flesh, nay, though they should be infidels. 1. But the deserted party seems to be left more at liberty (I mean supposing all the proper means have been used to reclaim the deserter, and other circumstances make it necessary) to marry another person. VI. Apparently a primary word; certainly, or accordingly. The pattern it is a good thing, but occurs twice (1Cor 7:12, 89; cf. 1 Now concerning the things whereof ye wrote unto me: It is good for a man not to touch a woman. To have, hold, possess. Marriage is a divine institution; it is a compact for life, by God's appointment. The whole is closed with advice to widows. New International Version (NIV). This being the then state of things, he did not think it so advisable for Christians that were single to change conditions. It was no more displeasing to God for them to continue to live as they did before, with their unbelieving or heathen relation, than if they had become converts together. Celibacy is not in itself a state of greater purity and sanctity than marriage; but the unmarried would be able to make religion more their business at that juncture, because they would have less distraction from worldly cares. 20 Let every man abide in the same calling wherein he was called. 8 5 Look, I will send you Elijah 9 the prophet before the great and terrible day of the Lord arrives. They would not be of the holy seed (as the Jews are called, Isa 6 13), but common and unclean, in the same sense as heathens in general were styled in the apostle's vision, Acts 10 28. Is any man called being uncircumcised? Properly, beautiful, but chiefly good, i.e. Execute; by implication, to terminate, undergo. In our choice of relations, and change of conditions, we should always be guided by the fear of God, and the laws of God, and act in dependence on the providence of God. This essentially is an exception to the rule of v 20. The coming day will burn them up," says the Lord who rules over all. 18Was anyone at the time of his calling [from God already] circumcised? Any man might marry. David was the father of Solomon (by the wife of Uriah 3), 7 Solomon the father of Rehoboam, Rehoboam the father of Abijah, Abijah the father of Asa, 4 8 Asa the father of Jehoshaphat, Jehoshaphat the father of Joram, Joram the father of Uzziah, 9 Uzziah the father of Jotham, Jotham the father of Ahaz, Ahaz the father of Hezekiah, 10 Hezekiah the father of Manasseh, Manasseh the father of Amon, 5 Amon the father of Josiah, 11 and Josiah 6 the father of Jeconiah and his brothers, at the time of the deportation to Babylon. Why not rather be wronged? By this maxim the apostle solves the case put to him by the Corinthians, whether it were advisable to marry? In each there is the contrast between the high ideal to which the believer in Christ is called and the infinite debasement into which he may possibly sink. 26So this is what I think best because of the present distress: that it is a good thing for a person to remain as he is.i Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold. He took his wife, 25 but did not have marital relations 24 with her until she gave birth to a son, whom he named 25 Jesus. The fashion of this world passeth away (v. 31), schemathe habit, figure, appearance, of the world, passeth away. The divine law allows of no separation. They cannot throw off the burden, and therefore should set their shoulders to it, and endeavour to make it as light to each other as they can. 5Defraud ye not one the other, except it be with consent for a time, that ye may give yourselves to fasting and prayer; and come together again, that Satan tempt you not for your incontinency. 4 Remember the law of my servant Moses, to whom at Horeb 7 I gave rules and regulations for all Israel to obey. 1Now in regard to the matters about which you wrote: It is a good thing for a man not to touch a woman,* Do not seek a separation. Do not seek a wife. I give this order in all the churches. or how knowest thou, O man, whether thou shalt save thy wife? In such a case the deserted person must be free to marry again, and it is granted on all hands. He specifies particular cases; as, 1. 4 1 "For indeed the day 2 is coming, burning like a furnace, and all the arrogant evildoers will be chaff. 1 Corinthians 7 - Bible Study Tools 2C iiC 2Cor ii cor iicor). 4 The wife hath not power of her own body, but the husband: and likewise also the husband hath not power of his own body, but the wife. I. External observances without internal piety are as nothing. To this he says, That, by reason of the present distress, and it may be in general, at that time, when Christians were married to infidels, and perhaps under a necessity of being so, if married at all: I say, in these circumstances, to continue unmarried would be the way to free themselves from any cares and incumbrances, and allow them more vacation for the service of God. Their enemies were very bitter against them, and treated them very cruelly. 23 Ye are bought with a price; be not ye the servants of men. 12To the rest* I say (not the Lord): if any brother has a wife who is an unbeliever, and she is willing to go on living with him, he should not divorce her; 1Now concerning the things whereof ye wrote unto me: It is good for a man not to touch a woman. 13And the woman which hath an husband that believeth not, and if he be pleased to dwell with her, let her not leave him. 1 Now concerning the matters about which you wrote: "It is good for a man not to have sexual relations with a woman." 2 But because of the temptation to sexual immorality, each man should have his own wife and each woman her own husband. 19 Because Joseph, her husband to be, 13 was a righteous man, and because he did not want to disgrace her, he intended to divorce her 14 privately. They must become all things to all men, that they may do them the more good. He gives direction to those who are married to continue together, though they might have an unbelieving relative, unless the unbeliever would part, in which case a Christian would not be in bondage, ver 10-16. * [7:17] References to Pauls own behavior (1Cor 7:78) suggest that his celibate way of life and his preaching to the unmarried (cf. 16For how do you know, wife, whether you will save your husband; or how do you know, husband, whether you will save your wife? Solomon the father of Rehoboam, Rehoboam the father of Abijah, Abijah the father of Asa. At that season, therefore, the apostle advises that those who were single should abstain from marriage, if they were under no necessity to change conditions. * [7:1214] To the rest: marriages in which only one partner is a baptized Christian. 4 For the wife does not have authority . 29* I tell you, brothers, the time is running out. 8 I say therefore to the unmarried and widows, It is good for them if they abide even as I. Notwithstanding he thus determines, he is very careful to satisfy them that he does not condemn marriage in the gross, nor declare it unlawful. 33But a married man is anxious about the things of the world, how he may please his wife,k In this view, the general meaning is plain. 1 Now concerning the things whereof ye wrote unto me: It is good for a man not to touch a woman. And it is a great mercy which those obtain from God who prove faithful in the ministry of his word, either ordinary or extraordinary. The fire may be quenched by the means he has appointed. 6 20. But every man hath his proper gift of God, one after this manner, and another after that. 36But if any man thinks that he is not acting properly and honorably toward his virgin daughter, [[n]by not permitting her to marry], if she is [o]past her youth, and it must be so, let him do as he wishes, he does not sin; let her marry. 39 The wife is bound by the law as long as her husband liveth; but if her husband be dead, she is at liberty to be married to whom she will; only in the Lord. The unmarried man is anxious about the things of the Lord, how to please the Lord. Around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time. Had converse and congress with unbelievers in that relation defiled the believer, or rendered him or her offensive to God, the ends of marriage would have been defeated, and the comforts of it in a manner destroyed, in the circumstances in which Christians then were. Wise concern about worldly interests is a duty; but to be full of care, to have anxious and perplexing care, is a sin. 10. The remedies God hath provided against sinful inclinations are certainly best. Every man must be content with his vocation. 20Each person should remain in the situation they were in when God called them. Learn About the Bible Use Bible Gateway on Your Site California Privacy Rights Do Not Sell My Personal Information Site: Terms of use Widget: Terms of use HarperCollins Christian Publishing Thomas Nelson 20Each one should remain in the condition in which he was [when he was] called. (AK) They should get married. And let us work toward complete holiness because we fear God. 3 Let the husband render unto the wife due benevolence: and likewise also the wife unto the husband. Teach Us about Faith? care not for it: but if thou mayest be made free, use it rather. For, as the apostle goes on, circumcision is nothing, and uncircumcision is nothing, but keeping the commandments of God, v. 19. 3The husband should fulfill his duty toward his wife, and likewise the wife toward her husband. To cleanse, make clean, literally, ceremonially, or spiritually, according to context. Whatever his circumstances or condition was when he was converted to Christianity, let him abide therein, and suit his conversation to it. The married state would bring more care and cumber along with it (v. 33, 34), and would therefore make persecution more terrible, and render them less able to bear it. But if her husband dies, she is free to marry whomever she wishes, only [provided that he too is] in the Lord. As to worldly employment; those that prosper in trade, and increase in wealth, should hold their possessions as though they held them not. If one of the relatives had become holy, nothing of the duties or lawful comforts of the married state could defile them, and render them displeasing to God, though the other were a heathen. Bible Reference: ex. 40 But she is happier if she so abide, after my judgment: and I think also that I have the Spirit of God. 3 Let the husband render unto the wife due benevolence: and likewise also the wife unto the husband. 1 Corinthians 7 NIV - Concerning Married Life - Bible Gateway In this, chapter, various cases concerning marriage being proposed to the apostle, are answered by him; and he discourses of the nature, use, and end of marriage, and of the duties of married persons to one another; and gives advice to such as were unmarried, and points at the advantages of a single state, where it can be continued in without danger. It was in that age, and those parts of the world, and especially among the Jews, reckoned a disgrace for a woman to remain unmarried past a certain number of years: it gave a suspicion of somewhat that was not for her reputation. . 3The husband must fulfill his [marital] duty to his wife [with good will and kindness], and likewise the wife to her husband. Both are one flesh. Verses 17-24 The rules of Christianity reach every condition; and in every state a man may live so as to be a credit to it. He should not be circumcised. 23You have been purchased at a price. It is abused when it is not used to those purposes for which it is given, to honour God and do good to menwhen, instead of being oil to the wheels of our obedience, it is made fuel to lustwhen, instead of being a servant, it is made our master, our idol, and has that room in our affections which should be reserved for God.
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