1 Corinthians 7:25 - Exposition

Now concerning virgins. This is doubtless another reference to questions contained in the letter from Corinth. No commandment of the Lord . Christ had never directly dealt with this subject. I give my judgment. The word "commandment'' is rendered in the Vulgate consillum, and the word "judgment" praeceptum; and thus, as Stanley points out, has originated the modern Romish distinction between "precepts" and "counsels of perfection," which, however, have clearly no connection with the real meaning of the passage. To be faithful. As a steward of his Word, which is the first essential of true ministry ( 1 Timothy 1:12 ). "Faith makes a true casuist" (Bengel).