1 corinthians 7 commentary
It was regarded as a sin for a Jewish man to be unmarried. Neither without the other realizes the perfect ideal of man. 1 Corinthians 7:5. 31. not abusing it--not abusing it by an overmuch using of it. i. Paul is not speaking about what we might consider “normal” sexual temptation. Affection also reminds us that when a couple is unable – for physical or other reasons – to have a complete sexual relationship, they can still have an affectionate relationship, and thus fulfill God’s purpose for these commands. . . They should know that with faith and patience, they can look for God to work in their present circumstances, difficult as they might be. But if Paul was not aware of how inspired his words were, they are no less inspired because of that. d. Do not deprive one another: Paul rejects their idea that husband and wife could be more holy by sexual abstinence. Concerning the things of which you wrote to me: 1 Corinthians 7 begins a section where Paul deals with specific questions asked him in a letter by the Corinthian Christians. 1 Corinthians 7:1-16 These small group studies of 1 Corinthians contain outlines, cross-references, Bible study discussion questions, and applications. fashion--the present fleeting form. John Piper Apr 29, 2009 50 Shares Sermon. ÷1 CORINTHIANS 7:1-7. It is an awesome obligation: out of the billions of people on the earth, God has chosen, : Paul rejects their idea that husband and wife could be more holy by sexual abstinence. As well, Paul says otherwise your children would be unclean – clearly giving the sense that apart from the presence of a Christian parent, the child is not regarded as holy, rather as unclean. My motive in advising you so is, to "spare you" such trouble in the flesh. Much of what Paul says i… But he who is married cares about the things of the world—how he may please, He who is unmarried cares for the things of the Lord. Previous | Index | Next >> "THE FIRST EPISTLE TO THE CORINTHIANS" Chapter Seven OBJECTIVES IN STUDYING THIS CHAPTER 1) To be impressed with basic principles governing marriage and the single life 2) To see the importance of studying scripture in its proper context SUMMARY At this point in Paul's letter, he begins to address those things about which the Corinthians had written to him (7:1). Though a slave externally, spiritually made free by the Lord: from sin, John 8:36 ; from the law, Romans 8:2 ; from "circumcision," 1 Corinthians 7:19 , Galatians 5:1 . Apparently, there was some kind of local persecution or problem in the city of Corinth, and because of this distress, Paul says there are definite advantages to remaining single. So let him walk is also a warning to beware the danger of thinking other people have it better than you do because of their different station in life. For the form of this world is passing away. faithful--in dispensing to you the inspired directions received by me from the Lord. 4 The wife does not have authority over her own body but yields it to her husband. Though Paul preferred the unmarried state for himself, he doesn’t want anyone to think that being married was less spiritual, or more spiritual. So then he who gives her in marriage does well, but he who does not give her in marriage does better. We are to use it, "not to take our fill" of its pursuits as our chief aim (compare Luke 10:40-42 ). Unmarried men were often considered excluded from heaven and not real men at all. 21. care not for it--Let it not be a trouble to thee that thou art a servant or slave. But Paul is true to the heart and teaching of Jesus, who told all Christians in all ages to be ready and anticipate His return. on anyone; he merely shares from his own heart and experience. We can seek God’s best and be used by Him right where we are. But if any man thinks he is behaving improperly toward his virgin, if she is past the flower of youth, and thus it must be, let him do what he wishes. my judgment--I have no express revelation from the Lord commanding it, but I give my judgment (opinion); namely, under the ordinary inspiration which accompanied the apostles in all their canonical writings (compare 1 Corinthians 7:40 , 1 Corinthians 14:37 , 1 Thessalonians 4:15 ). for--by reason of. 1. i. Paul is not commanding the Corinthian Christians to get married (an issue he deals with later in the chapter), but a command to live as a married person, especially in the sexual sense. 2. i. i. Nevertheless such will have trouble in the flesh, but I would spare you. b. b. I, not the Lord, say: We should not think Paul is any less inspired by the Holy Spirit on this point. – that is, either remaining single or remaining married. d. Nevertheless, because of sexual immorality: Paul is not saying sex is the only reason for marriage, or the most important reason for marriage. Interactive Bible study with John Piper. The married must live faithfully to their spouse, and the unmarried must live celibate. But if this concession is used, it is only to be for a time, and then husband and wife must come together again in a sexual sense. 37. steadfast--not to be turned from his purpose by the obloquy of the world. In Galatians 5:6 this "keeping of the commandments of God" is defined to be "faith which worketh by love"; and in Galatians 6:15 , "a new creature." i. 12. to the rest--the other classes (besides "the married," 1 Corinthians 7:10 , where both husband and wife are believers) about whom the Corinthians had inquired, namely, those involved in mixed marriages with unbelievers. Today we deal with another sensitive subject-divorce. Christ specifies as the condemning sin of the men of Sodom not merely their open profligacy, but that "they bought, they sold," &c., as men whose all was in this world ( Luke 17:28 ). 3. A wife is bound by law as long as her husband lives; but if her husband dies, she is at liberty to be married to whom she wishes, only in the Lord. it remaineth--The oldest manuscripts read, "The time (season) is shortened as to what remains, in order that both they," &c.; that is, the effect which the shortening of the time ought to have is, "that for the remaining time (henceforth), both they," &c. The clause, "as to what remains," though in construction belonging to the previous clause, in sense belongs to the following. . It is the fact of the husband being a "brother," that is, a Christian, though the wife is not so, that sanctifies or hallows the union. © Copyright - Enduring Word | . Stedman says here: “…Paul puts his finger on what is one of the most frequent causes for disaster in marriage – a unilateral refusal to grant the gift of enjoyment and pleasure to one’s mate…” 18 Paul obviously regards the sexual act within marriage as extremely important. As the lips of ministers should keep knowledge, so the people should ask the law at their mouths. 4 For the wife does not have authority over her own body, but the husband does. Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:3–5. 26. (7-9) Paul recognizes the benefits of singleness, but also of marriage; all is according to how God gifts. Each state, married or single, needs special gifting from God to work. But Paul is true to the heart and teaching of Jesus, who told all Christians in all ages to be ready and anticipate His return. . If a husband has sexual relations with his wife, but without true affection to her, he is not giving his wife what she is due. (1-2) Paul enlarges on the principle of purity. c. Not that I may put a leash on you, but for what is proper: Again, Paul’s reason for explaining these things is not to forbid marriage, but to put it into an eternal perspective. This is a clue that Paul may not have been conscious of the degree of inspiration he worked under as he wrote 1 Corinthians and perhaps other letters. Please enter your email address associated with your Salem All-Pass account, then click Continue. Jesus said the one who divorces for invalid reasons, and marries another, commits adultery; and whoever marries her who is divorced commits adultery (Matthew 19:9). Was anyone called while circumcised? In fact, harm can come when they deprive one another, as they open the door to the tempter (so that Satan does not tempt you). : A slave can please God as a slave. Paul also emphasizes what the woman needs: not merely sexual relations, but, . . It is an awesome obligation: out of the billions of people on the earth, God has chosen one, and one alone, to meet our sexual needs. But--Greek, "If not." husband put away . ii. : Paul ends this section with a great deal of hope, because many Christians who are married to unbelievers are discouraged. Do not seek a wife: Paul echoes the same principle laid down in 1 Corinthians 7:17-24. Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary 7:1-9 The apostle tells the Corinthians that it was good, in that juncture of time, for Christians to keep themselves single. Do not so surrender yourself to any leadership that you rather follow the man than his Master. “What miserable work has been made in the peace of families by a wife or a husband pretending to be wiser than the apostle, and too holy and spiritual to keep the commandments of God!” (Clarke). let not . Except for sexual immorality (as Jesus described in Matthew 19:3-9), two Christians never have a valid reason for. Caution that believers should not make this direction ( 1 Corinthians 7:16 ; as ALFORD explains it) a ground for separating "of themselves" ( 1 Corinthians 7:12-14 ). Check to enable permanent hiding of message bar and refuse all cookies if you do not opt in. a. 1. The behaving improperly has nothing to do with any kind of improper moral behavior, but with denying his daughter or son the right to marry, based on the way Paul values singleness. In the first 7 verses these verses elevate singleness, as long as it is celibate, but they in no way teach that marriage is either wrong or inferior. He isn’t putting a leash on anyone; he merely shares from his own heart and experience. But I want you to be without care. : This principle applies across a broad spectrum – married or unmarried, circumcised or uncircumcised, slave or free. God can use us right where we are, and we should not be so quick to change our station in life. Solid Joys. At a time of great. It is an equal victory for Satan if he accomplishes either plan. When a Jew in those days did not know if and how God’s law applied to their situation, they would ask a scribe, and the scribe would declare them, nevertheless such will have trouble in the flesh, but I would spare you, . In Acts 26:10, Paul says, : Though Paul knew singleness was good for him, he would not impose it on anyone. Click to enable/disable Google Analytics tracking. Are you loosed from a wife? How could Paul claim it as a benefit for a Christian parent to be in the home, if the same benefit automatically applies to the children of non-Christians also? you" and "such" favors the former. brother or a sister is not under bondage--is not bound to renounce the faith for the sake of retaining her unbelieving husband [HAMMOND]. 6. by permission . . So ALFORD after CALVIN, BENGEL, and others. cast a snare upon you--image from throwing a noose over an animal in hunting. b. I have no commandment from the Lord — yet I give judgment: Again, we are not to think Paul is any less inspired here, but because he deals with life-situations that differ from person to person, he cannot, and will not, give a commandment. Paul’s point is that we have a binding obligation to serve our partner with physical affection. 22. the Lord's freeman--( Philemon 1:16 )--rather, "freedman." e. If you do marry, you have not sinned: Paul certainly will not forbid marriage; yet he tells those who will get married, nevertheless such will have trouble in the flesh, but I would spare you. If the children of non-Christian parents are saved, and do go to heaven – even some of them – it is important to understand that it is not because they are, But if the unbeliever departs, let him depart. These may seem far away to us, but they were not far away to Christians in the first century. : Paul has counseled that the Christian partner should do what they can to keep the marriage together. (39-40) A final reminder regarding the remarriage of widows. else . b. (1-2) Paul enlarges on the principle of purity. ? will--when, owing to his daughter's will not opposing his will, he has power to carry into effect his will or wish. He should not live his life thinking, “I can’t do anything for God now, but I sure could if I was a free man.” He can, and should, serve God as he is able to now. Others for shame after they were gained to the knowledge of Christ, as here. i. 2 Nevertheless, to avoid fornication, let every man have his own wife, and let every woman have her own husband. When we deny physical affection and sexual intimacy to our spouse, we cheat them. . Be not unduly impatient to cast off "even" thy condition as a servant by unlawful means ( 1 Peter 2:13-18 ); as, for example, Onesimus did by fleeing ( Philemon 1:10-18 ). . The same principle is true of the husband’s body in regard to his wife. (17) The principle: you can live for God where you are right now. Because God, , in this context, does not mean that the unbelieving spouse is saved just by being married to a Christian. 1:16. 5. i. Nevertheless he who stands steadfast in his heart, having no necessity, but has power over his own will, and has so determined in his heart that he will keep his virgin, does well. When he says. : Of course, this doesn’t mean that we are to continue in a sinful course or occupation once we are saved. It doesn’t matter nearly as much whether you are married, single, divorced, or remarried; what matters more is an on-fire walk with Jesus right now. Now to the married I command, yet not I but the Lord: A wife is not to depart from her husband. It may be because of a misguided sense of spirituality, it may be because of general unhappiness, or conflict, or abuse, or misery, addiction, or poverty. “It is one thing to burn, another to feel heat… what Paul calls burning here, is not merely a slight sensation, but being so aflame with passion that you cannot stand up against it.” (Calvin). The oneness of body in which marriage places husband and wife explains this. Essentially, Paul wants the widow not to remarry without carefully considering that God might be calling her to celibacy. d. For the unbelieving husband is sanctified by the wife: Why should a Christian try to keep their marriage to a non-Christian together? ii. Let him do what he wishes. This spiritual concern is a valid – and urgent – reason for not marrying an unbeliever (2 Corinthians 6:14), but it is not a reason for ending an existing marriage with an unbeliever. But to the rest I, not the Lord, say: If any brother has a wife who does not believe, and she is willing to live with him, let him not divorce her. Do not deprive one another except with consent for a time, that you may give yourselves to fasting and prayer; and come together again so that Satan does not tempt you because of your lack of self-control. But if the unbeliever departs, let him depart; a brother or a sister is not under bondage in such, indicates Paul is shifting the focus from the group previously addressed – couples where both partners were Christians. When we deny physical affection and sexual intimacy to our spouse, we, : Sexual deprivation in marriage has not only to do with. How could one become uncircumcised? i. If the children of non-Christian parents are saved, and do go to heaven – even some of them – it is important to understand that it is not because they are innocent. i. Since Paul meant this to apply to every Christian marriage, it shows that, . ii. Anabaptists would have us defer baptism till maturity as the child cannot understand the nature of it. short--literally, "contracted." i. iii. Even without considering the return of Jesus, it is worthwhile and accurate for Christians to live as if. But I say this as a concession, not as a commandment. . 7:1, Paul references questions asked of him by the Corinthians – either as a part of the report from Chloe’s house or in a separate letter. So what happened to Paul’s wife? by--rather, "in . Distractions can be devastating. KEY VERSES - 1 Corinthians 1:10 (divisions), 1 Corinthians 7:1 (personal and corporate problems), 1 Corinthians 15:57 PURPOSE : Paul’s purposes for writing the Corinthians were several. Though Paul preferred the unmarried state for himself, he doesn’t want anyone to think that being married was less spiritual, or more spiritual. iii. 2. But a child may be made heir of an estate: it is his, though incapable at the time of using or comprehending its advantage; he is not hereafter to acquire the title and claim to it. Paul also emphasizes what the woman needs: not merely sexual relations, but the affection due her. , your family needs you more than ever. Paul answers their question straight from the heart of the Lord: absolutely not! It is good for a man not to touch a woman, ” is used in the sense of having sexual relations. “The idea that marriage was a less holy state than celibacy, naturally led to the conclusion that married persons ought to separate, and it soon came to be regarded as an evidence of eminent spirituality when such a separation was final.” (Hodge). He knew he wrote with God’s authority to the Corinthians, but he may not have known he spoke with authority to all the church in all ages, and was used to pen God’s eternal Word. So the faith of one Christian parent gives to the children a near relationship to the Church, just as if both parents were Christians (compare Romans 11:16 ). We use cookies to let us know when you visit our websites, how you interact with us, to enrich your user experience, and to customize your relationship with our website. : Paul says it is not wrong for a father to allow his young daughter to marry, even allowing for the desirability of singleness at the present time. Brethren, let each one remain with God in that state in which he was called. One should not feel they are immature or unspiritual because they desire to get married so they will no longer. As the Lord has called each one, so let him walk: No matter what your station – married, single, divorced, widowed, remarried, whatever – God can work in your life. : This is true not only in regard to literal slavery, but spiritually also. iii. And a woman who has a husband who does not believe, if he is willing to live with her, let her not divorce him. a. . iii. 7. Paul doesn’t think only the young or pretty or submissive wives are. In the third case ( 1 Corinthians 7:12 ), the Old Testament commandment of God to put away strange wives ( Ezra 10:3 ), Paul by the Spirit revokes. Because of the present distress. So, if Jesus did not speak on this specific point, Jesus’ inspired apostle will! 1 Corinthians 7:5. need so require--if the exigencies of the case require it; namely, regard to the feelings and welfare of his daughter. This verse means that if a Christian is married to a non-Christian who divorces the Christian, the Christian is not guilty of sin. But he who is married cares about the things of the world—how he may please his wife. It was regarded as a sin for a Jewish man to be unmarried. Paul’s point is that we have a, ii. Directions to the married, 1 Corinthians 7:10, 1 Corinthians 7:11. "Men stealers," or slave dealers, are classed in 1 Timothy 1:10 , with "murderers" and "perjurers." Nevertheless, because of sexual immorality, let each man have his own wife, and let each woman have her own husband. Was anyone called while circumcised? Hebrews 13:4 , in opposition to ascetic and Romish notions of superior sanctity in celibacy, declares, "Marriage is HONORABLE IN ALL." The apostle comes now, as a faithful and skilful casuist, to answer some cases of conscience which the Corinthians had proposed to him. REPLY TO THEIR INQUIRIES AS TO MARRIAGE; THE GENERAL PRINCIPLE IN OTHER THINGS IS, ABIDE IN YOUR STATION, FOR THE TIME IS SHORT. Solid Joys. Now concerning virgins: I have no commandment from the Lord; yet I give judgment as one whom the Lord in His mercy, : Paul now will deal with the unmarried, whom he refers to as. These problems may – perhaps – justify a separation (depart), but the partners are expected to honor their marriage vows even in their separation, because as far as God is concerned, they are still married – their marriage covenant has not been broken for what God considers to be Biblical reasons. i. Christians married to unbelievers should also know what Peter says in 1 Peter 3:1-6: that your unbelieving spouse will probably not be led to Jesus by your words, but by your godly and loving conduct. Divorce, at that time, was very common among both Jews and Gentiles, on very slight pretexts. With the terms bound and loosed, Paul uses the vocabulary of the Jewish scribes. f. But if the unbeliever departs, let him depart: Paul has counseled that the Christian partner should do what they can to keep the marriage together. Paul strongly puts forth the idea that there is a. : The emphasis is on giving, on “I owe you” instead of “you owe me.” In God’s heart, sex is put on a much higher level than merely the husband’s privilege and the wife’s duty. Compare Luke 10:39 , Mary; Luke 2:37 , "Anna . “That is, supposing that he was in an honest course of life; for we read in the Acts that the conjurers burnt their books, and unlawful courses of life must not be adhered to after men have once given up their names to Christ.” (Trapp). There is a difference between a wife and a virgin. Most significantly, Paul never implies that being married or single is more spiritual than the other state. 2. And likewise the husband does not have authority over his own body, but the wife does. I prefer this latter view, as more according to the tenor of the Gospel, and fully justified by the Greek. 1 Now concerning the things whereof ye wrote unto me: It is good for a man not to touch a woman. 1 Corinthians 8 Chapter 7 In this chapter the apostle answers some cases proposed to him by the Corinthians about marriage. God makes it clear that. e. Otherwise your children would be unclean, but now they are holy: Not only does the presence of a believing spouse do good for the unbelieving spouse, it also does good for the children – and great good, because it can be said now they are holy. . b. ii. Note that blocking some types of cookies may impact your experience on our websites and the services we are able to offer. Paul is saying that if you were circumcised when you became a Christian, fine. This advice (if this translation be right) is not absolute, as the spirit of the Gospel is against slavery. It is all according to an individual’s gifting. So conversely the unbelieving husband may be won by the believing wife ( 1 Peter 3:1 ) [CALVIN]. He who is married cares about the things of the world; how he may please his wife: Paul does not say this to condemn the married person; in fact, Paul is saying this is how it should be for the married person. careth--if he uses aright the advantages of his condition. Likewise he who is called while free is Christ’s slave. And likewise also the wife to her husband: On the same idea, also the wife to her husband: The wife is not to withhold marital affection from her husband. 3 The husband should give to his wife her conjugal rights, and likewise the wife to her husband. i. i. Your Job as Ministry. 32. without carefulness--I would have you to be not merely "without trouble," but "without distracting cares" (so the Greek). ii. of Changes will take effect once you reload the page. In fact, if one were to. And so I ordain in all the churches. e. Let each one remain with God in that calling in which he was called: Of course, this doesn’t mean that we are to continue in a sinful course or occupation once we are saved. But each one has his own gift from God, one in this manner and another in that. Even as being circumcised or uncircumcised is irrelevant when it comes to serving God, so is your current marital state. 1 Cor. “These persecutions and distresses are at the door, and life itself will soon be run out. Roman Catholics insist on celibacy for all of their clergy, even if they are not gifted to be so. Satan’s great strategy, when it comes to sex, is to do everything he can to encourage sex outside of marriage, and to discourage sex within marriage. Render to his wife: The emphasis is on giving, on “I owe you” instead of “you owe me.” In God’s heart, sex is put on a much higher level than merely the husband’s privilege and the wife’s duty. Many a Christian man has been grieved to find that his lust for other women did not magically “go away” when he got married. Paul recognizes (without at all encouraging) that one might. iii. Now concerning the things of which you wrote to me: Concerning the things of which you wrote to me. We can easily imagine how in a time of persecution or great crisis, how much more of a burden a wife or a family can be for someone committed to standing strong for the Lord. At the same time, if someone has a problem with lust or sexual sin, they should not think that getting married itself solves their problems. For he who is called in the Lord while a slave is the Lord’s freedman. We fully respect if you want to refuse cookies but to avoid asking you again and again kindly allow us to store a cookie for that. i. He has already dealt with the questions about the relative merits of being married or single, and if it is more spiritual to abstain from sex in a marriage relationship. f. And a husband is not to divorce his wife: Paul applies the same principle to husbands as to wives, and makes the important distinction between one who might depart (separation while still honoring the marriage covenant) and one who might divorce. , not only because Jesus can return at any time, but also because it cultivates a more obedient, on-fire walk with Jesus Christ. the present distress--the distresses to which believers were then beginning to be subjected, making the married state less desirable than the single; and which would prevail throughout the world before the destruction of Jerusalem, according to Christ's prophecy ( Matthew 24:8-21 ; compare Acts 11:28 ). Essentially, Paul wants the widow not to remarry without carefully considering that God might be calling her to celibacy. As the Lord has called you, walk in that place right now. Instead, they should regard their present unmarried state (whether it is temporary or permanent) as a special opportunity to please God. Paul’s point isn’t really about circumcision; that is just an example. 1. Christ's servant--( 1 Corinthians 9:21 ). . : The Corinthian Christians wondered if it might be, Even if she does depart, let her remain unmarried or be reconciled to her husband, : Paul, in addressing a marriage where both partners are Christians, says that they should not – indeed, can not – break up the marriage in a misguided search for higher spirituality. Thoughts on the Application of 1 Corinthians 7:3–5. If he has the opportunity, he should take advantage of it. Apparently, there was some kind of local persecution or problem in the city of Corinth, and because of this, , Paul says there are definite advantages to remaining single. But to the rest I, not the Lord, say: If any brother has a wife who does not believe, and she is willing to live with him, let him not divorce her. “Marriage may be a distraction. Now concerning virgins: I have no commandment from the Lord; yet I give judgment as one whom the Lord in His mercy has made trustworthy. a. 15. if . God makes it clear that there is nothing wrong, and everything right, about sex in marriage. 1. uncomely--is not treating his daughter well in leaving her unmarried beyond the flower of her age, and thus debarring her from the lawful gratification of her natural feeling as a marriageable woman. ii. He should not live his life thinking, “I can’t do anything for God now, but I sure could if I was a free man.” He can, and should, serve God as he is able to now. God can use us right where we are, and we should not be so quick to change our station in life. 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 ). To the married: Here, Paul addresses marriages where both partners are Christians. 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