1 Corinthians 7:36
“But if any man think that he behaveth himself uncomely toward his virgin, if she pass the flower of her age , and need so require, let him do what he will, he sinneth not: let them marry.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
But if any man think,.... This some understand of a man that is engaged, or betrothed to a virgin, and protracts…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
That he behaveth himself uncomely - Acts an unbecoming part, imposes an unnecessary, painful, and improper constraint,…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Uncomely towards his virgin - Different meanings have been assigned to this verse; I shall mention three of the…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Corinthians 7:36-38
In this passage the apostle is commonly supposed to give advice about the disposal of children in marriage, upon the…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
his virgin i.e. his daughter. The advice here given is to parents. In St Paul's time, and in most continental countries…