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Scott's Reference Library
1 Corinthians 7:29 through 1 Corinthians 7:31 (NIV)
29What I mean, brothers, is that the time is short. From now on those who
have wives should live as if they had none; 30those who mourn, as if they did
not; those who are happy, as if they were not; those who buy something, as if it
were not theirs to keep; 31those who use the things of the world, as if not
engrossed in them. For this world in its present form is passing away.
Matthew Henry’s Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible
VERSES 25-35
Considering the distress of those times, the unmarried state was best.
Notwithstanding, the apostle does not condemn marriage. How opposite are those
to the apostle Paul who forbid many to marry, and entangle them with vows to
remain single, whether they ought to do so or not! He exhorts all Christians to
holy indifference toward the world. As to relations; they must not set their
hearts on the comforts of the state. As to afflictions; they must not indulge
the sorrow of the world: even in sorrow the heart may be joyful. As to worldly
enjoyments; here is not their rest. As to worldly employment; those that prosper
in trade, and increase in wealth, should hold their possessions as though they
held them not. As to all worldly concerns; they must keep the world out of their
hearts, that they may not abuse it when they have it in their hands. All worldly
things are show; nothing solid. All will be quickly gone. Wise concern about
worldly interests is a duty; but to be full of care, to have anxious and
perplexing care, is a sin. By this maxim the apostle solves the case whether it
were advisable to marry. That condition of life is best for every man, which is
best for his soul, and keeps him most clear of the cares and snares of the
world. Let us reflect on the advantages and snares of our own condition in life;
that we may improve the one, and escape as far as possible all injury from the
other. And whatever cares press upon the mind, let time still be kept for the
things of the Lord.