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1 Corinthians 7:38

1 Corinthians 7:38
So then he that giveth her in marriage doeth well; but he that giveth her not in marriage doeth better.

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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

So then he that giveth her in marriage doth well,.... Does that which is in its own nature good; that which is agreeable…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

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…

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, 1882–19211 Corinthians 7:25-38

General Instructions Concerning the Marriage of Virgins

25. virgins i.e. unmarried women. St Paul now returns to the…