King James Version
What Does 1 Corinthians 7:1 Mean?
“Now concerning the things whereof ye wrote unto me: It is good for a man not to touch a woman.”
Context
1
Now concerning the things whereof ye wrote unto me: It is good for a man not to touch a woman.
2
Nevertheless , to avoid fornication, let every man have his own wife, and let every woman have her own husband.
3
Let the husband render unto the wife due benevolence: and likewise also the wife unto the husband.
Commentary
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary**11. Salute Herodion, my kinsman--**(See on Ro 16:7).
**Greet them that be of the household of Narcissus, which are in the Lord--**which implies that others in his house, including probably himself, were not Christians.
Robert Jamieson, A.R. Fausset, David Brown. Public Domain.
Historical Context
This verse is found in the book of 1 Corinthians. Understanding the historical and cultural background helps illuminate its meaning for the original audience and for us today.
Theological Significance
1 Corinthians 7:1 contributes to our understanding of God's character and His relationship with humanity. Consider how this verse connects to the broader themes of Scripture.
Cross-References
Verses related to 1 Corinthians 7:1
1 Corinthians 7:8
→1 Corinthians 7:26-27
→Matthew 19:10-11
→1 Corinthians 7:37-38
→Genesis 20:6
→Proverbs 6:29
→Cross-references from Treasury of Scripture Knowledge