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1 Corinthians 7:30 KJV
1 Corinthians · chapter 7 · verse 30
And they that weep, as though they wept not; and they that rejoice, as though they rejoiced not; and they that buy, as though they possessed not;1 Corinthians 7:30 · King James Version
1 Corinthians 7:30 in context
28But and if thou marry, thou hast not sinned; and if a virgin marry, she hath not sinned. Nevertheless such shall have trouble in the flesh: but I spare you.
29But this I say, brethren, the time is short: it remaineth, that both they that have wives be as though they had none;
30And they that weep, as though they wept not; and they that rejoice, as though they rejoiced not; and they that buy, as though they possessed not;
31And they that use this world, as not abusing it: for the fashion of this world passeth away.
32But I would have you without carefulness. He that is unmarried careth for the things that belong to the Lord, how he may please the Lord:
Commentary
Key words (Strong's)
- possessedkatechōto hold back, detain, retain, from going away, to restrain, hinder , that which hinders…G2722 →
- rejoicechairōto rejoice, be glad, to rejoice exceedingly, to be well, thrive, in salutations, hail!…G5463 →
- weepklaiōto mourn, weep, lament, weeping as the sign of pain and grief for the thing signified…G2799 →
- buyagorazōto be in the market place, to attend it, to do business there, buy or sell, of idle…G59 →
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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.
— Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on verses 25-35