Commentary

1 Corinthians 7

Scofield Reference Notes (1917 edition) (1917)

The notes that made the Scofield Bible famous. They read Scripture through dispensationalism, a framework many Christians do not share: read with discernment.

Verses 1–11

and in your

Some authorities end verse with "body."

Verses 12–13

speak

So far from disclaiming inspiration, the apostle associates his teaching with the Lord's. Cases had arisen (e.g.) 1 Corinthians 7:12-16 as the Gospel overflowed Jewish limitations, not comprehended in the words of Jesus ; Matthew 5:31,32; 19:5-9 which were an instruction, primarily, to Israel. These new conditions demanded authoritative settlement, and only the inspired words of an apostle could give that. 1 Corinthians 7:40.

Verses 14–15

children

(Greek - ὄλεθρος, born ones).

Verses 16–27

save

(See Scofield "Romans 1:16").

Verses 28–30

sinned

Sin. (See Scofield "Romans 3:23").

Verses 31–32

world

kosmos = world-system. 2 Corinthians 7:10; John 7:7. (See Scofield "Revelation 13:8").

Verse 33

world

kosmos = world-system. 2 Corinthians 7:10; John 7:7. (See Scofield "Revelation 13:8").

Verses 34–35

world

kosmos = mankind. (See Scofield "Matthew 4:8").

Verses 36–40

sinneth

Sin. (See Scofield "Romans 3:23").

Scofield Reference Notes (1917 edition) (1917). Public domain, from the CrossWire SWORD module.