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Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - 1 Corinthians 7:31

1 Corinthians 7:31. As not abusing it.— The word Καταχρωμενοι does not here signify abusing in our sense of the word, but intently using,—not carrying the enjoyments of it to any excess; for the whole scheme and fashion of this world passes off, and is gone like a scene in a theatre, which presently shifts; or a pageant in some public procession, which, how gaudily soever it be adorned, to strike the eyes of spectators, is still in motion, and presently disappears, to shew itselffor a few... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 1 Corinthians 7:31

31. not abusing it—not abusing it by an overmuch using of it. The meaning of "abusing" here is, not so much perverting, as using it to the full [BENGEL]. We are to use it, "not to take our fill" of its pursuits as our chief aim (compare :-). As the planets while turning on their own axis, yet revolve round the sun; so while we do our part in our own worldly sphere, God is to be the center of all our desires. fashion—the present fleeting form. Compare :-, "vain show"; :-, "a dream"; :-, "a... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Corinthians 7:25-40

3. Advice concerning virgins 7:25-40The second occurrence of the phrase peri de ("now concerning") occurs in 1 Corinthians 7:25 and indicates another subject about which the Corinthians had written Paul (cf. 1 Corinthians 7:1). This was the subject of single women. This section belongs with the rest of chapter 7 because this subject relates closely to what immediately precedes. Paul continued to deal with questions about marriage that the Corinthians’ asceticism raised. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Corinthians 7:29-31

Married men should live as soldiers of the Cross willing to forgo some of the comforts and pleasures of family life, but not its responsibilities, since we are in a spiritual battle. Those who weep should remember that present sorrow will be comparatively short (cf. Luke 6:21). Likewise those who rejoice should bear in mind that we have a serious purpose to fulfill in life (Luke 6:25). When we make purchases, we need to consider that we are only stewards of God and that everything really... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Corinthians 7:29-35

Reasons for remaining single 7:29-35Paul next called his readers to take a different view of their relationship to the world since they lived in distressing times and the form of the world was passing away. We, too, need this view of the world since we also live in distressing times and the form of the world is still passing away. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Corinthians 7:31

The reason for viewing life this way is that earthly life as we know it is only temporary and is passing away. This world is not our home; we’re just a-pass’n’ through. read more

John Darby

Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament - 1 Corinthians 7:31

7:31 own; (d-14) See Note, ch. 9.18. read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Corinthians 7:1-40

(a) Answer to Questions about MarriageThe Corinthians had in their letter (1 Corinthians 7:1) asked St. Paul’s opinion on several points connectedwithmarriage. His language in reply is guarded; he speaks with some diffidence; he constantly admits exceptions and lays down restrictions. This makes his meaning sometimes obscure; but the general drift is that celibacy, though a good thing in itself, is not suited to the needs of many, especially in circumstances like theirs; and marriage, though... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - 1 Corinthians 7:31

(31) Not abusing it.—We can scarcely find a better word in English than “abusing” by which to render the Greek of this passage. But this word implies, in modern language, an abuse arising from misuse, and not, as in the original here, an abuse arising from over-much use. All the things mentioned in this series by the Apostle are right things; and the warning is against being in bondage to those things which are in themselves right and good, and not against any criminal use of them. Though they... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - 1 Corinthians 7:1-40

1 Corinthians 7:10 ; 1 Corinthians 7:12 'He can be nowise considered the disciple of Paul,' says Bacon in the De Augmentis Scientiarum, "who does not sometimes insert in his doctrines, "I, not the Lord," or again, "according to my counsel," which style is generally suited to inferences. Wherefore it appears to me that it would be of especial use and benefit if a temperate and careful treatise were instituted, which, as a kind of Divine logic, should lay down proper precepts touching the use... read more

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - 1 Corinthians 7:31

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 1 Corinthians 7:31

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Corinthians 7:25-40

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Corinthians 7:29-31

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Corinthians 7:29-35

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Corinthians 7:31

Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament - 1 Corinthians 7:31

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Corinthians 7:1-40

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - 1 Corinthians 7:31

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - 1 Corinthians 7:1-40

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