1 Corinthians 7:36-38
Disciples’ Literal New Testament
36 But if one[a] thinks that he is behaving-dishonorably[b] toward his virgin daughter— if she is beyond-the-bloom-of-youth[c], and it ought[d] to be so— let him do what he wants. He is not sinning. Let them marry. 37 But he who stands steadfast[e] in his heart, not having a necessity[f], and has authority[g] concerning[h] his own will, and has determined this in his own heart, to keep[i] his virgin daughter— he will do well[j]. 38 So then, both the one giving his virgin daughter in marriage is doing well, and the one not giving-in-marriage will do better.
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- 1 Corinthians 7:36 That is, a father who must decide what to do with his daughter.
- 1 Corinthians 7:36 Or, behaving improperly, disgracefully, indecently. That is, by not permitting his daughter to wed.
- 1 Corinthians 7:36 That is, she is of marriageable age.
- 1 Corinthians 7:36 That is, if the marriage is right and ought to take place, all things considered.
- 1 Corinthians 7:37 That is, believing it is best for his daughter to remain single.
- 1 Corinthians 7:37 Or, constraint, obligation, compulsion. That is, outside forces, including his daughter’s wishes, are not compelling the father to do otherwise.
- 1 Corinthians 7:37 That is, freedom to act as he thinks best in the case of his daughter.
- 1 Corinthians 7:37 Or, in relation to, with regard to.
- 1 Corinthians 7:37 That is, keep her in his household, keep her as she is.
- 1 Corinthians 7:37 That is, he is doing a good and commendable thing.
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