Parallel Verses New International Version What I mean, brothers and sisters, is that the time is short. From now on those who have wives should live as if they do not; King James Bible But this I say, brethren, the time is short: it remaineth, that both they that have wives be as though they had none; Darby Bible Translation But this I say, brethren, the time is straitened. For the rest, that they who have wives, be as not having [any]: World English Bible But I say this, brothers: the time is short, that from now on, both those who have wives may be as though they had none; Young's Literal Translation And this I say, brethren, the time henceforth is having been shortened -- that both those having wives may be as not having; 1 Corinthians 7:29 Parallel Commentary Clarke's Commentary on the BibleThe 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 invisas cupressos, Ulla brevem dominum sequetur. Hor. Odar. lib. ii., Od. xiv., v. 22. Your pleasing consort must be left; And you, of house and lands bereft, Must to the shades descend: The cypress only, hated tree! Of all thy much-loved groves, shall thee, Its short-lived lord, attend. Francis. continued... Treasury of Scripture Knowledge the time. Job 14:1,2 Man that is born of a woman is of few days and full of trouble... Psalm 103:15,16 As for man, his days are as grass: as a flower of the field, so he flourishes... Hebrews 13:13,14 Let us go forth therefore to him without the camp, bearing his reproach... 1 Peter 4:7 But the end of all things is at hand: be you therefore sober, and watch to prayer. that both. Library Forms Versus Character'Circumcision is nothing, and uncircumcision is nothing, but the keeping of the commandments of God.'--1 COR. vii. 19. 'For in Jesus Christ neither circumcision availeth anything, nor uncircumcision, but faith which worketh by love.'--GAL. v. 6. 'For neither is circumcision anything, nor uncircumcision, but a new creature.'--GAL. vi. 16 (R.V.). The great controversy which embittered so much of Paul's life, and marred so much of his activity, turned upon the question whether a heathen man could come … Alexander Maclaren—Romans, Corinthians (To II Corinthians, Chap. V) Marriage and Celibacy. Yet He Added, "But Such Shall have Tribulation of the Flesh... Far be It, Therefore, that the Apostle So Said... Cross References Ezekiel 7:12 The time has come! The day has arrived! Let not the buyer rejoice nor the seller grieve, for my wrath is on the whole crowd. Romans 13:11 And do this, understanding the present time: The hour has already come for you to wake up from your slumber, because our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed. Romans 13:12 The night is nearly over; the day is almost here. So let us put aside the deeds of darkness and put on the armor of light. 1 Corinthians 7:28 But if you do marry, you have not sinned; and if a virgin marries, she has not sinned. But those who marry will face many troubles in this life, and I want to spare you this. 1 Corinthians 7:30 those 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; 1 Corinthians 7:31 those who use the things of the world, as if not engrossed in them. For this world in its present form is passing away. Jump to Previous Appointed Grown Henceforth Live Mean Rest Short Shortened Straitened Time Warn Wise WivesJump to Next Appointed Grown Henceforth Live Mean Rest Short Shortened Straitened Time Warn Wise WivesLinks 1 Corinthians 7:29 NIV1 Corinthians 7:29 NLT 1 Corinthians 7:29 ESV 1 Corinthians 7:29 NASB 1 Corinthians 7:29 KJV 1 Corinthians 7:29 Bible Apps 1 Corinthians 7:29 Biblia Paralela 1 Corinthians 7:29 Chinese Bible 1 Corinthians 7:29 French Bible 1 Corinthians 7:29 German Bible 1 Corinthians 7:29 Commentaries THE HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica®. Bible Hub |
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