コリント人への第一の手紙 7:17, コリント人への第一の手紙 7:7-9 JC

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Corinthians 7:15-24

Abide in Christliness, whatever the condition in life. "But if the unbelieving depart, let him depart," etc. As St. Paul seems desirous that most of his utterances in this chapter should not be regarded as the language of inspiration, but rather that of his own private judgment (for twice he gives the assurance), we may be justified in criticizing his opinions. His opinions here refer to three conditions in man's existence on earth: matrimonial life, ecclesiastical connection, and domestic... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Corinthians 7:17

But; literally, if not. The phrase introduces a caution. The rule is that the circumstances of our lives are regulated by the providence of God, and must not be arbitrarily altered at our own caprice. Christ allotted his portion to each Christian, God hath called each man; that lot and that call are to guide his life. "Qua positus fueris in statione mane" (Ovid). Hath distributed; rather, apportioned. So ordain I in all Churches. He proceeds to give specific instances to which... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Corinthians 7:17-24

Corroborative instances of the duty of remaining in the state wherein each was called. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Corinthians 7:17-24

Christianity and the relations of life. From the special case with which he has just dealt, the apostle proceeds to lay down a general principle. To understand the need for this, we have only to remember the circumstances of the time and the bearing upon these of the doctrines of the gospel. To many minds Christianity must have appeared to be revolutionary in its tendency. It proclaimed the equality of all men in the sight of God, the temporary nature of earthly things, the approaching... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Corinthians 7:17

But as God hath distributed ... - As God hath divided (ἐμέρισεν emerisen); that is, given, imparted to anyone. As God has given grace to everyone. The words εἰ μὴ ei mē denote simply but in the beginning of this verse. The apostle here introduces a new subject; or an inquiry varying somewhat from that preceding, though of the same general nature. He had discussed the question whether a husband and wife ought to be separated on account of a difference in religion. He now says that the... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Corinthians 7:15-17

1 Corinthians 7:15-17. But if the unbelieving party depart, let him, or her depart And take the course they think best. A brother or sister A Christian man or woman; is not under bondage Is at full liberty; in such cases: but Let it be always remembered; God hath called us to peace To live peaceably with them, if it be possible: and therefore it ought to be our care to behave in as inoffensive a manner as may be, in all the relations of life; that so, if there must be a breach,... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 1 Corinthians 7:17-24

The life of God’s choosing (7:17-24)God wants Christians to be patient and to accept that their current state of affairs is God’s will for them for the present (17). Believers may have differences in marital, national or social status, but this should make no difference to their spiritual well-being. The important issue is obedience to God’s commandments. Even those who are slaves should feel no inferiority, but if they can be free, so much the better (18-21).More important than status in the... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 1 Corinthians 7:17

But . Greek. ei me , as 1 Corinthians 7:5 . God . . . the Lord . These should be transposed. Compare 1 Corinthians 1:9 . Romans 8:30 . Galatians 1:1 , Galatians 1:15 .Ephesians 4:4 . 1 Thessalonians 2:12 . 2Th 2:13 , 2 Thessalonians 2:14 ; 2 Timothy 1:9 . distributed = divided, or imparted. Greek. merizo. Occurs fourteen times. Always translated divided, except here, 1 Corinthians 7:34 .Romans 12:3 . 2 Corinthians 10:13 .Hebrews 7:2 . every one . Same as "every man". ordain = appoint.... read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - 1 Corinthians 7:17

Only, as the Lord hath distributed to each man, as God hath called each, so let him walk. And so ordain I in all churches.The problem of the innocent party in a mixed marriage disposed of, Paul here made a digression to legislate in the power of the Holy Spirit on the larger question behind it, that greater question deriving from an error being advocated at Corinth by certain false teachers. "The Judaizers taught that, by embracing the true religion, all former obligations under which the... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - 1 Corinthians 7:16-17

1 Corinthians 7:16-17. For what knowest thou, &c.— Continue with your infidel spouses who are willing to dwell with you; for how knowest thou, O Christian wife, whether thou shalt convert thy husband, (see 1 Peter 3:1.) and how knowest thou, O Christian husband, whether thou shalt convert thy wife, if thou continue with her. But, though this should not be the case, yet as God hath distributed to every one his lot, and in the state wherein the Lord Christ hath called every one, so let him... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Corinthians 7:15-24

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Corinthians 7:17

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Corinthians 7:17-24

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Corinthians 7:17-24

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Corinthians 7:17

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Corinthians 7:15-17

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 1 Corinthians 7:17-24

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 1 Corinthians 7:17

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - 1 Corinthians 7:17

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - 1 Corinthians 7:16-17

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