1 Corinthians 7:32-40
<1511> [I would.]
An unmarried man <22> [He that.]
Lord ...... Lord <2962 3588> [that belong to the Lord. Gr. of the Lord, as.]
is concerned <3309> [careth.]
how <4459> [how.]
is concerned .................... is concerned <3309> [careth.]
and ........ or ............... both .... and <2532> [both.]
a married woman <1060> [she that.]
not <3756> [not.]
This is an allusion to the {Retiarius} among the Romans, who carried a small casting net, {rete,} which he endeavoured to throw over his adversary's head.
notable <2158> [comely.]
to ................ and constant service <1161 2443 2532 2145> [and that.]
his virgin <846 3933> [his virgin.]
Some interpret this of a man's continuing in a state of celibacy, and render [parthenos <\\See definition 3933\\>,] not a virgin, but virginity; but such a construction of the original appears without example. It appears most obvious to explain it of a parent, or guardian, who had the charge of a virgin; and Kypke has shown that [ten parthenon autou <\\See definition 847\\>] is an elegant phrase for his virgin daughter.
past the bloom of youth <5230> [the flower.]
and .... necessary <2532 3784> [and need.]
sin <264> [he sinneth.]
but <2532> [then.]
does well ........ does <4160 2573> [doeth well.]
does ......... does better <4160 2908> [doeth better.]
A wife <1135> [wife.]
only <3440> [only.]
she remains <2076 3306> [she.]
I think <1380> [I think.]
Rather, "I judge (or consider) also that I have the Spirit of God;" for [dokein] is frequently used to express not what is doubtful, but what is true and certain.
