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1 Corinthians 7:1

1 Corinthians 7:1
Now concerning the things whereof ye wrote unto me: It is good for a man not to touch a woman.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

Now concerning the things whereof ye wrote unto me,.... Though the false apostles had greatly influenced the members of this church, yet there were many among them that had a very great respect for…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Now, concerning ... - In reply to your inquiries. The first, it seems, was in regard to the propriety of marriage; that is, whether it was lawful and expedient. It is good - It is well. It is fit,…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

The things whereof ye wrote unto me - It is sufficiently evident that the principal part of this epistle was written in answer to some questions which had been sent to the apostle in a letter from the…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

1 Corinthians 7:1-9

The apostle comes now, as a faithful and skilful casuist, to answer some cases of conscience which the Corinthians had proposed to him. Those were things whereof they wrote to him, Co1 7:1. As the…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

1Co 7:1-9. Advice concerning Marriage and Celibacy

1. Now concerning the things whereof ye wrote unto me The newly converted Corinthians had evidently found themselves in a difficulty concerning…