Tag Archives: inspiration

Now about virgins: I have no command from the Lord, but I give a judgment as one who by the Lord’s mercy is trustworthy. Because of the present crisis, I think that it is good for a man to remain as he is. … Continue reading →

1 Corinthians 7:17-24 In the last section, Paul spoke about marital status, as he does in the final part of the chapter, but here he takes one of his little asides. In doing so, he also clarifies some of his … Continue reading →

I want you to know how hard I am struggling for you and for those at Laodicea, and for all who have not met me personally. My goal is that they may be encouraged in heart and united in love, so that they may … Continue reading →

1 Corinthians 7:1-7 Paul addresses himself to married couples in these verses; that is something that becomes clear as we read through it, and even more clear when we get to verse 8 and he addresses the unmarried. Essentially, his … Continue reading →

1 Corinthians 7 Chapter 7 is a new section, the third in this letter. We can be certain that a new section has begun because Paul says in verse 1: Now for the matters you wrote about: “It is good … Continue reading →

Once you were alienated from God and were enemies in your minds because of your evil behavior. But now he has reconciled you by Christ’s physical body through death to present you holy in his sight, without blemish and free from accusation— if you continue in … Continue reading →