1 Corinthians 7
KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 7 of 16
Chapter Summary
2 He treats of marriage, 10 and shows that the bond should not lightly be dissolved.
Key Greek Words
People & Context
The apostle giving instruction on marriage, celibacy, divorce, and remaining in one's calling
The Lord whose command Paul cites that a wife not separate from her husband
The tempter who may exploit a married couple's lack of self-control if they deprive each other too long
Timeline
To avoid fornication, Paul commands husbands and wives to fulfill their marital duties, only abstaining by mutual agreement for fasting and prayer so Satan does not tempt them .
1 Corinthians 7:1-9Paul advises that if a believer is married to an unbelieving spouse who consents to stay, they should not separate, as the unbelieving spouse is sanctified by the believer .
1 Corinthians 7:10-24Due to present necessity and the short time remaining, Paul advises the unmarried and virgins that it is good to remain single to serve the Lord without distraction, though marrying is not a sin [26-28].
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