But I would have you without carefulness. He that is unmarried careth for the things that belong to the Lord, how he may please the Lord:
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Gill's Exposition
But I would have you without carefulness,.... This is another reason, by which the apostle confirms the advice he gives to virgins to remain such, because the married state is full of cares, whereas…
Barnes' Notes
But I would have you - I would advise you to such a course of life as should leave you without carefulness My advice is regulated by that wish, and that wish guides me in giving it. Without…
Adam Clarke
Without carefulness - Though all these things will shortly come to pass, yet do not be anxious about them. Every occurrence is under the direction and management of God. The wrath of man shall praise…
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…
Cambridge Bible
He that is unmarried careth for the things that belong to the Lord One great reason why the Apostle recommends celibacy is the freedom that it gives from anxiety about worldly matters, the opportunity…
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