1 Corinthians 7:6-9 But I speak this by permission, and not of commandment.… I. EXEMPLIFIED BY PAUL. 1. Freedom from earthly care. 2. Entire devotedness to the service of God. II. DEPENDS ON SPECIAL GIFT. 1. The gift of continence. 2. Not conferred upon all. 3. Associated generally with special grace. III. MUST NOT BE INCULCATED UPON ALL. 1. Would violate the ordination of Providence. 2. Breed mischief and immorality. (J. Lyth, D. D.) Parallel Verses KJV: But I speak this by permission, and not of commandment.WEB: But this I say by way of concession, not of commandment. |
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