But this I say, brethren, the time is short: it remaineth, that both they that have wives be as though they had none;
Here's what I'm saying, friends, time is running out. Even if you're married, don't get so wrapped up in your relationship that you lose sight of what really matters.
Don't let even good things distract you from what's eternal.
📚 Historical Context
In the first century AD, the Apostle Paul wrote his first letter to the Corinthians, a church in a bustling Greek city known for its moral laxity and distractions, addressing practical issues like marriage amid growing persecution and the expectation of Christ's soon return. Paul was urging believers to live with a sense of urgency, prioritizing spiritual matters over worldly attachments because they believed the end times were near. In this specific verse, he advises that even married individuals should not let their family ties consume them, as life's brevity demands focus on eternal things.
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