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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
But I speak this by permission,.... Referring either to what he had said before, though not to all; not to Co1 7:2 that…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
But I speak this by permission ... - It is not quite certain whether the word “this” (τοῦτο touto), in this verse,…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
I speak this by permission, etc. - It was a constant custom of the more conscientious rabbins, to make a difference…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Corinthians 7:1-9
The apostle comes now, as a faithful and skilful casuist, to answer some cases of conscience which the Corinthians had…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
by permission i.e. by way of permissionon the Apostle's part to the Corinthian Church, not of God to him, as it is…
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