Robertson Word Pictures - 1 Corinthians 7:7 - 7:7

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Robertson Word Pictures - 1 Corinthians 7:7 - 7:7


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Yet I would (thelō de). “But I wish.” Followed by accusative and infinitive (anthrōpous einai). This is Paul’s personal preference under present conditions (1Co 7:26).

Even as I myself (hōs kai emauton). This clearly means that Paul was not then married and it is confirmed by 1Co 9:5. Whether he had been married and was now a widower turns on the interpretation of Act 26:10 “I cast my vote.” If this is taken literally (the obvious way to take it) as a member of the Sanhedrin, Paul was married at that time. There is no way to decide.

His own gift from God (idion charisma ek theou). So each must decide for himself. See note on 1Co 1:7 for charisma, a late word from charizomai.