KJV ORIGINAL
But I speak this by permission, and not of commandment.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Look, I'm saying this as my personal advice, not as a direct order from God.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Sometimes even spiritual leaders are just sharing their thoughts, not dropping commandments.
📚 Historical Context
In the first century AD, the Apostle Paul wrote his letter to the Corinthian church, a diverse and morally complex community in ancient Greece facing social pressures and potential persecution. In 1 Corinthians 7, Paul discusses practical matters like marriage and singleness, offering guidance based on the cultural context of the early church and the belief in Christ's soon return. He clarifies that this specific advice is his own permissive opinion rather than a direct divine command.
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