1 Corinthians 7:9
“But if they cannot contain, let them marry: for it is better to marry than to burn.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
But if they cannot contain, &c. Or "if they do not contain", as the words may be rendered, and as almost all versions do…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
But if they cannot contain - If they have not the gift of continence; if they cannot be secure against temptation; if…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
But if they cannot contain - If they find it inconvenient and uncomfortable to continue as widowers and widows, let them…
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…
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