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NASB | 1 Corinthians 7:29 But this I say, brethren, the time has been shortened, so that from now on those who have wives should be as though they had none; |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Corinthians 7:29 But I say this, believers: the time has been shortened, so that from now on even those who have wives should be as though they did not; |
Subject: How do we live "as if" we had no wife? |
Bible Note: Nolan, that is true. Paul has just counseled single persons, in view of the present crisis, to remain single (1Co 7:26). Should they, however, decide to marry, they would not be sinning. Yet, as married persons, they would "face many troubles in this life," and he wants to spare them this difficult time (1Co 7:28). There are four more "as if" contrasts, of various areas of life and work and relationships. The point Paul makes is simply that all of life must be lived in a new key, because we are new creatures. Even with the "present crsis" ... there could be a separation ... and we need to be prepared for it. Steve |
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