1 Corinthians 7:29

But this I say, brethren, the time is short: it remaineth, that both they that have wives be as though they had none;

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Word by word — the Greek

Word	Greek	Strong’s	Meaning
But	δέ de	G1161	but · conjunction
this	τοῦτο toûto	G5124	that thing
say	φημι, phēmi	G5346	to show or make known one's thoughts · verb — present active indicative, 1st person singular
brethren	ἀδελφοί, adelphoi	G80	a brother (literally or figuratively) near or remote (m… · noun — vocative plural masculine
time	συνεσταλμένος sunestalmenos	G4958	to send (draw) together · verb — perfect passive participle, nominative singular masculine
short	ὁ ho	G3588	the (sometimes to be supplied · article — nominative singular masculine
remaineth	ἐστί estí	G2076	he (she or it) is
that	καὶ kai	G2532	and · conjunction
both	τὸ to	G3588	the (sometimes to be supplied · article — accusative singular neuter
that	ἔχοντες echontes	G2192	to hold (used in very various applications · verb — present active participle, nominative plural masculine
have	γυναῖκας gunaikas	G1135	a woman · noun — accusative plural feminine
wives	ὡς hōs	G5613	which how · particle
as	μὴ mē	G3361	(adverb) not · particle — negative
though	ὦ ō	G5600	(may
had	ὦ ō	G5600	(may
none	ἔχοντες echontes	G2192	to hold (used in very various applications · verb — present active participle, nominative plural masculine

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Cross-references

1 John 2:17 And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever.
Romans 13:11-12 And that, knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep: for now is our salvation nearer than when we believed.
1 Corinthians 7:31 And they that use this world, as not abusing it: for the fashion of this world passeth away.
Hebrews 13:13-14 Let us go forth therefore unto him without the camp, bearing his reproach.
James 4:13-16 Go to now, ye that say, To day or to morrow we will go into such a city, and continue there a year, and buy and sell, and get gain:
Ecclesiastes 12:13-14 Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man.
1 Peter 4:7 But the end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore sober, and watch unto prayer.
2 Peter 3:8-9 But, beloved, be not ignorant of this one thing, that one day is with the Lord as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day.

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Commentary

Matthew Henry on 1 Corinthians 7:25-35

The apostle here resumes his discourse, and gives directions to virgins how to act, concerning which we may take notice, I. Of the manner wherein he introduces them: "Now concerning virgins I have no commandment of the Lord, Co1 7:25. I have no express and universal law delivered by the Lord himself concerning celibacy; but I give my judgment, as one who hath obtained mercy of the Lord to be faithful," namely, in the apostleship. He acted faithfully, and therefore his direction was to be regarded as a rule of Christ: for he gave judgment as one who was a faithful apostle of Christ. Though Christ had before delivered no universal law about that matter, he now gives direction by an inspired ap…

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Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Corinthians 7:29

this I say--A summing up of the whole, wherein he draws the practical inference from what precedes (Co1 15:50). the time--the season (so the Greek) of this present dispensation up to the coming of the Lord (Rom 13:11). He uses the Greek expression which the Lord used in Luk 21:8; Mar 13:33. short--literally, "contracted." it remaineth--The oldest manuscripts read, "The time (season) is shortened as to what remains, in order that both they," &c.; that is, the effect which the shortening of the time ought to have is, "that for the remaining time (henceforth), both they," &c. The clause, "as to what remains," though in construction belonging to the previous clause, in sense belongs to the…

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Adam Clarke on 1 Corinthians 7:29

The time is short - These persecutions and distresses are at the door, and life itself will soon be run out. Even then Nero was plotting those grievous persecutions with which he not only afflicted, but devastated the Church of Christ. They that have wives - Let none begin to think of any comfortable settlement for his family, let him sit loose to all earthly concerns, and stand ready prepared to escape for his life, or meet death, as the providence of God may permit. The husband will be dragged from the side of his wife to appear before the magistrates, and be required either to abjure Christ or die. Linquenda tellus, et domus, et placens Uxor; neque harum, quas colis, arborum Te, praeter i…

The Church Fathers

If married people are supposed to live as if they were single, how is it possible not to prefer virginity?
— Severian of Gabala, PAULINE COMMENTARY FROM THE GREEK CHURCH

Those who practice physical sterility should observe fruitfulness in souls, and those who cannot have earthly children should try to beget spiritual ones. All our deeds are children. If we perform good works every day, we shall not lack spiritual offspring.
— Caesarius of Arles, SERMON 51.3

What, then, will the case be if God now keep us from the vices which of old were detestable before Him? "The time," says (the apostle), "is compressed. It remaineth that they who have wives act as if they had them not.
— Tertullian, To His Wife Book I

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Dictionary and topics

Revelation of Christ — The second advent of Christ. Three different Greek words are used by the apostles to express this, (1) apokalupsis (1 Cor. 1;7; 2 Thess. 1:7; 1 Pet. 1:7, 13); (2) parousia (Matt. 24:3, 27; 1 Thess.…
Continence · General scriptures concerning — General scriptures concerning
Spirituality · Brings indifference to worldly good — Brings indifference to worldly good
Watchfulness · 36:18-21; — 36:18-21;
Wife · UNCLASSIFIED SCRIPTURES RELATING TO — UNCLASSIFIED SCRIPTURES RELATING TO
Worldliness · 12:2; — 12:2;
Zeal, Religious · General scriptures concerning — General scriptures concerning

Dictionary: Easton's (1897) and Smith's (1863), public domain. Topics: Nave's Topical Bible (1896) and Torrey's Topical Textbook (1897), public domain. Both as parsed by NEUU (CC BY 4.0).

1 Corinthians 7:29

Word by word — the Greek

Cross-references

Commentary

Matthew Henry on 1 Corinthians 7:25-35

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Corinthians 7:29

Adam Clarke on 1 Corinthians 7:29

The Church Fathers

Dictionary and topics

1 Corinthians 7:29

Word by word — the Greek

Cross-references

Commentary

Matthew Henry on 1 Corinthians 7:25-35

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Corinthians 7:29

Adam Clarke on 1 Corinthians 7:29

The Church Fathers

Dictionary and topics

John Gill on 1 Corinthians 7:29

John Calvin on 1 Corinthians 7:29-35

Tyndale Open Study Notes on 1 Corinthians 7:25-35