Free Bible Study: Paul’s First Epistle to the Corinthians
Today’s Lesson: Engagement and Marriage
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7.36-38
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7.36-38
Description:
The Jews say that the time of marriage is from 16 or 17 to 20; while some of the Gentiles specify from 30 to 35. This is called “the flower of her age” in the next clause. If a father would keep his daughter at home past this age, they would say of her, “she passed the flower of her age,” and she would be disgraced in the eyes of many. Forcing her to live a single life may be contrary to her nature, especially if she lacks self-control, and by doing so, he may cause her to be tempted to do that which is improper; to commit fornication, which would damage the reputation of both him and her.
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