1 Corinthians 7:35 - Exposition

For your own profit. My advice turns simply on questions of expedience. Not that I may cast a snare upon you. He does not wish to "fling a noose" over them to win them over to his own private views, and entangle them in rules which they might not be able to bear. That which is comely. Seemliness; "the beauty of holiness" ( Romans 13:13 ). Without distraction . The phrases used in this clause make it probable that St. Paul had heard how Martha was "anxious" and distracted ( περιεσπᾶτο ) about much serving, while Mary sat at Jesus' feet ( Luke 10:39-41 ).