1 Corintios 7:26, 1 Corintios 7:27 NVI

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Corinthians 7:26

I suppose. St. Paul only states this modestly, and somewhat hesitatingly, as his personal opinion. For the present distress; rather, on account of the pressing necessity; in the urgent and trying conditions which at the present moment surround the Christian's life, and which were the prophesied "woes of the Messiah" ( Matthew 24:3 , etc.). For a man; rather, for a person—whether man or woman. Be to be; that is, unmarried. The words are not improbably a quotation from the Corinthian... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Corinthians 7:26

I suppose - I think; I give the following advice.For the present distress - In the present state of trial. The word “distress” (ἀνάγκην anagkēn, necessity) denotes calamity, persecution, trial, etc.; see Luke 21:23. The word rendered “present” (ἐνεστῶσαν enestōsan) denotes that which “urges on,” or that which at that time presses on, or afflicts. Here it is implied:That at that time they were subject to trials so severe as to render the advice which he was about to give proper; and, That... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Corinthians 7:25-26

1 Corinthians 7:25-26. Now concerning virgins The word παρθενων , translated virgins, denotes persons of either sex, who never were married. For Elsner, after Suidas, tells us, that men were called παρθενοι , virgins, as well as women; of which Rev 14:4 is an undoubted example; these are they which were not defiled with women, for they are virgins. The apostle seems here to speak of such single persons as were in their fathers’ families. I have no commandment of the Lord Namely,... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 1 Corinthians 7:25-40

The unmarried and widows (7:25-40)Corinth was at that time troubled by some unusually distressing circumstances. In view of this, Paul felt it best for people, whether married or single, to stay as they were for the time being. The responsibilities that go with marriage and a family would only add to the current difficulties (25-28). This was not the time for people to create further problems for themselves by making changes or becoming more involved in worldly affairs. It was a time to remain... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 1 Corinthians 7:26

suppose = reckon. Greek. nomizo. See Luke 3:23 .Acts 14:19 . is . Greek. huparcho. See Luke 9:48 . present . Greek. enistemi. See Romans 8:38 . distress = need. Greek. anangke. Compare Luke 21:23 . read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - 1 Corinthians 7:26

I think therefore that this is good by reason of the distress that is upon us, namely, that it is good for a man to be as he is.That the meaning of "virgins" in 1 Corinthians 7:25 includes both sexes is implicit in the specific mention of "men" here. As Macknight said, "Paul declared, beginning with the case of the male virgin, that it was good in the present distress to remain unmarried."[50] Here again, as in verse 1, "good" denotes not what was commanded but what was advisable. read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - 1 Corinthians 7:26

1 Corinthians 7:26. For the present distress— This must certainly refer to the prevalence of persecution at that time; for nothing (as we have before remarked) can be more absurd, than to imagine that an inspired Apostle would in the general discountenance marriage; considering that it was expressly agreeable to a divine institution, and of essential importance to the existence and happiness of all future generations. See Locke, and Doddridge. read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 1 Corinthians 7:26

26. I suppose—"I consider." this—namely, "for a man so to be," that is, in the same state in which he is ( :-). for—by reason of. the present distress—the distresses to which believers were then beginning to be subjected, making the married state less desirable than the single; and which would prevail throughout the world before the destruction of Jerusalem, according to Christ's prophecy ( :-; compare Acts 11:28). read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Corinthians 7:25-28

The advantage of the single state 7:25-28In view of the verses in this section it seems that the question the Corinthians had asked Paul was whether an engaged girl should get married or remain single. One might understand 1 Corinthians 7:17-24 as saying no unmarried person should change her situation and get married (cf. 1 Corinthians 7:8), but this was not what Paul advocated necessarily. read more