1 Corinthians 7:27
“Art thou bound unto a wife? seek not to be loosed. Art thou loosed from a wife? seek not a wife.”
My Notes
Commentary
Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Art thou bound unto a wife?.... Or to a woman; either by promise, or by espousal, or by consummate marriage; either of…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Art thou bound unto a wife? - Art thou already married? Marriage is often thus represented as a “tie,” a “bond,” etc.;…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Art thou bound unto a wife? - i.e. Married; for the marriage contract was considered in the light of a bond.
Seek not to…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Corinthians 7:25-35
The apostle here resumes his discourse, and gives directions to virgins how to act, concerning which we may take…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–19211 Corinthians 7:25-38
General Instructions Concerning the Marriage of Virgins
25. virgins i.e. unmarried women. St Paul now returns to the…