1 Corinthians 7:26

I suppose, therefore, that this is good,.... The opinion of the apostle, the sentiment of his mind, his judgment in this case were, that it was better, more advisable and eligible, for persons that…

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,…

This is good for the present distress - There was no period in the heathen times when the Church was not under persecutions and afflictions; on some occasions these were more oppressive than at…

The apostle here resumes his discourse, and gives directions to virgins how to act, concerning which we may take notice,

I. Of the manner wherein he introduces them: "Now concerning virgins I have no…

the present distress The literal rendering of the word here translated distressis necessity, and it is so translated in 1Co 7:37. But it frequently in the New Testament, as in the Septuagint, has the…