BHT with Full Translator’s Notes1 Corinthians 7 =
7
“Concerning the Matters about Which You Wrote”
1 Now concerning the matters about which you wrote: It is commendable for a man to abstain+ from sexual relations with a woman.+ 2 Due to the rampant immorality,+ however, it is fine for every husband to enjoy his own wife,+ and for every wife to enjoy her own husband. 3 The desires of his wife a husband is to respect,++ and the same goes for a wife in regard to her husband. 4 It is+ not the wife who exercises authority over her own body, but the husband. Likewise, it is+ not the husband who exercises authority over his own body, but the wife. 5 Don’t deprive one another, except perhaps by mutual agreement for a set time, so that you can give more time to prayer. Then resume normal marital relations,+ lest Satan tempt you on account of a lack of self-control on your part. 6 This, however, I am saying as a concession, not as a command. 7 I wish that everyone were like me. Each person, however, has his own+ gift from God.+ One person is enabled in one way, someone else in another.
8 Now here is my counsel+ to the unmarried and to the widows: It is very+ commendable for them to remain unmarried like me.+ 9 If they are having a hard time keeping their desires under control, however, they should go ahead and get married. It is better, you see,+ to marry than to burn with passion.
10 To the married, moreover, I give this command (not I, but the Lord):+ A wife is not to leave+ her husband 11 (if she does, though, she is to remain unmarried, or to her husband be reconciled+), and a husband must not divorce + his wife.
12 To the rest of you, meanwhile, I say this (I, not the Lord): If a brother is married to a woman who is not a believer,+ and yet she agrees to go on living with him, he is not to divorce her. 13 Likewise, if a woman is married to an unbelieving husband, and yet he agrees to go on living with her, she is not to divorce her husband. 14 An unbelieving husband is set apart to God+ because of his union with a believing wife,+ you see, and an unbelieving wife is set apart because of her union with a believing husband.+ Your children, otherwise, would be unclean;+ as things now stand, however, they are set apart.+ 15 If an unbelieving spouse insists on leaving, however, let the person go ahead and do so. A brother or a sister is not under obligation in such situations. It is to+ peace that God has summoned+ you. 16 For how can you be sure,+ wife, that ˢyou will not be used+ to bring your husband to salvation+?+ Or how can you be sure,+ husband, that ˢyou will not be used+ to save+ your wife? 17 Aside from this exception,+ to each person as the Lord has assigned a lot, each person as he was when God summoned+ him,+ so he is to continue to live. This command I lay down in each and every+ assembly. 18 If a man was already circumcised+ when the Lord summoned him,+ he shouldn’t try to have it reversed.+ Or suppose a man was uncircumcised+ when the Lord summoned him—+he shouldn’t undergo circumcision. 19 Circumcision carries not a+ bit of weight,+ and uncircumcision carries not a+ bit of weight;+ the important thing+ is obeying God’s commandments. 20 Each person in the place in life he occupied when he was summoned+—in this he is to remain. 21 Were you a slave+ when you were summoned? Don’t let that cause you concern;+ rather, even if you are able to gain your freedom,+ be all the more useful.+ 22 A slave who has been summoned, you see,+ by the Lord,+ is, in reality,+ the Lord’s freedman. Likewise, if+ someone was, when the Lord summoned him,+ free,+ he is now, in reality,+ a slave, of the Messiah. 23 It was+ at a high price+ that you were bought;+ don’t conduct yourselves+ as slaves of mere+ men.+ 24 Each person in the place in life he occupied when he was summoned,+ brothers and sisters, in this he is to remain under the watchful eye of God.+
25 Now concerning the betrothed:+ It is not+ a command from the Lord that I have, but my own conviction that+ I will share, as one who by the Lord’s mercy is trustworthy.+ 26 I consider this, therefore, in view of the impending times of distress,+ to be especially+ commendable+: It is very+ commendable for a man to remain precisely+ as he is. 27 Do ˢyou have an obligation+ to a woman?+ Don’t try to get out of it.+ Have ˢyou been released from your obligation+ to a woman? Don’t look for a wife. 28 If ˢyou do get married, though, you haven’t sinned; and if a woman who is betrothed+ gets married, she hasn’t sinned. Such people will experience, however,+ great trial and distress,+ and I want to spare+ ᵖyou that.
29 Here’s my point,+ brothers and sisters: The end of the age is very+ near.+ From now on, those who have wives should have things far weightier than marriage on their minds;+ 30 those who weep and those who rejoice shouldn’t get too caught up in weeping and rejoicing; those who buy something should hold to it lightly; 31 those who avail themselves of the things of the world should do so sparingly.+ The world in its present form is destined to pass away, you see. 32 And I don’t want you to be preoccupied+ with its affairs.+ An unmarried man is able to give his full attention to the Lord’s affairs, how he can serve+ the Lord. 33 A married man, though, is preoccupied with the affairs of the world—how he can please his wife— 34 and is pulled in two directions.+ Likewise, an unmarried or betrothed woman+ is able to give her full attention to the Lord’s affairs; her concern is to be set apart to God+ both in body and in spirit. A married woman, however, is preoccupied with the affairs of the world, how she can please her husband. 35 As to these things, it is+ because I want to help you that I am saying them,+ not to impose on you a strict requirement,+ but to encourage appropriate conduct and undivided devotion to the Lord.+
36 If a man thinks he is beginning to conduct himself inappropriately, however,+ toward his betrothed;+ if his desire is too strong and he feels that it is what+ he ought to do, he should go ahead do as he wishes. He isn’t sinning. They should get married. 37 If a man’s decision is firm,+ however, and no one else is making him do it, and if he has control over his own desire+ and has made up his own mind not to marry his betrothed,+ he will be acting quite+ commendably. 38 So then, if+ a man does marry his betrothed, he is acting very+ commendably, though someone who decides+ not to marry does even+ better.+
39 A wife is bound to her husband as long as he is alive. If her husband dies,+ however, she is certainly+ free to marry, so long as the man is a believer,+ anyone she wishes. 40 Happier+ she will be, however, if she remains+ as she is, as I myself+ see things.+ And I believe that in my case, too, it is+ the Spirit of God who is guiding me.+
+1:1Or called. Following L-N in translation here (see L-N, 33.314).+1:2In Greek, the grammar switches here from the singular (describing the assembly as a corporate entity) to the plural (describing those who make up the assembly).+1:2Lit summoned to be holy, or called/summoned to be saints. Cf 1 Th 4:7, 5:23; 2 Th 2:13.+1:3“All of” is drawn from the plural “you” here.+1:3Unless otherwise marked (through superscript—ˢyou), all second person pronouns are in the second person plural.+1:3χάρις καὶ εἰρήνη ( charis kai eirēnē) is in a split focal position (see BART Display), and thus commas and inversion have been used to give extra focus to this constituent.+1:5ἐν παντὶ ( en panti) is in P2 (see BART Display and LDGNT), and therefore an adverb has been used to give extra focus to this constituent.+1:5Or speech.+1:6Translating μαρτύριον ( marturion) here in a way similar to the translation at 2 Th 1:10 (see notes there).+1:6Cf 1 Th 1:5.+1:6Cf 1 Co 2:1-5; Th 1:5. Translating ἐν ὑμῖν ( en humin) in a way similar to 1 Th 1:5 (cf CJB, ISV, NCV, NLT, and TEV at 1 Th 1:5). Paul’s point here is similar to his statements in 1 Th 1:4-5.+1:7Translating the genitive as a subjective genitive. Cf ISV, NIV, TEV.+1:8Lit who.+1:8For the meaning of βεβαιόω ( bebaioō) here, see L-N, 31.91. Col 2:7 makes it clear what Paul means here.+1:8Cf Php 1:10; Col 1:22 Th 3:12, 5:23; Jud 24.+1:9Or trustworthy. Cf 1 Th 5:24; 2 Th 3:3. πιστὸς ( pistos) is in P2 (see BART Display and LDGNT), and therefore inversion has been used to give this element extra focus and stress. Cf ISV.+1:9Or called, or invited.+1:9Cf Rm 5:3, 8:17, 8:27-30; Ga 2:20-21, 3:26-29; Php 3:10, 3:21; Col 3:1-4.+1:10ME(H)/IT (see UBSHS [1 Co], 20).+1:10Lit speak the same thing. ME (see BDAG, 588, sv λέγω 1.a.α.; ESS [1 Co 1-9], 32; UBSHS [1 Co], 20). τὸ αὐτὸ ( to auto) is in P2 (see BART Display and LDGNT), and therefore this element within the ME has been italicized for extra focus and emphasis.+1:10The participle here has been interpreted as a permissive imperative. This is reflected in the translation (cf 2 Co 13:11).+1:10For the basis of this rendering of νοῦς ( nous), see BDAG, 680, sv 2.b. An attitude of humility is what Paul means here (cf Php 2).+1:10Lit be restored to order/unity in the same mind and in the same conviction.+1:11γάρ ( gar) here is signaling strength and support for what precedes.+1:11ἔριδες ( erides) is in P2 (see BART Display and LDGNT), and has thus been italicized for extra focus and emphasis.+1:11Lit for it was made clear to me concerning you, my brothers, by those of Chloe, that there are bitter arguments/quarrels among you. ME. The mismatch in languages here is obvious.+1:12Lit each of you says. In English, this type of statement is more clearly and naturally expressed by distributing the subject and grouping it with the claim. Cf CJB, NCV, NIV, NLT.+1:12Lit I am of Paul. ME (see UBSHS [1 Co], 21).The same grammatical form is used for the various persons in the sequence that follows.+1:12IT. See notes at Ga 1:18.+1:12Setting the stage in translation here for 1 Co 3:23 (see notes at 1 Co 3:22-23).+1:13Παῦλος ( Paulos) is in P2 (see BART Display and LDGNT), and therefore a cleft-construction has been used to give extra focus to this constituent.+1:13Or on your behalf, or in your place.+1:13In Greek, questions that begin with μὴ ( mē) expect a negative answer (see Black, Grammar, 170; Mounce, Grammar, 296).+1:13εἰς τὸ ὄνομα Παύλου ( eis to onoma Paulou) is in P2 (see BART Display and LDGNT), and therefore a cleft-construction has been used to give extra focus to this constituent.+1:13Cf Col 1:13.+1:14οὐδένα ὑμῶν ( oudena humōn) is in P2 (see BART Display and LDGNT), and therefore an indefinite article, adjective, and the negative particle have been used to give extra focus to this constituent.+1:15τις ( tis) is in P2 (see BART Display), and therefore an adverb has been used to give extra focus to this constituent.+1:15εἰς τὸ ἐμὸν ὄνομα ( eis to emon onoma) is in P2 (see BART Display), and thus a cleft-construction has been used to give extra focus to this constituent.+1:15ἐμὸν ( emon) is in an embedded focal position (see BART Display), and has thus been italicized for extra focus and emphasis.+1:16Cf CJB, NLT, TEV.+1:16τὸν Στεφανᾶ ( ton stephana) is in an embedded focal position (see BART Display), and has thus been italicized for extra focus and emphasis.+1:16τινα ἄλλον ( tina allon) is in P2 (see BART Display and LDGNT), and therefore italics have been used to give this constituent extra focus and emphasis.+1:17βαπτίζειν ( baptizein) and εὐαγγελίζεσθαι ( euangelizesthai) are in E-O, as part of a point-counterpoint series (see LDGNT), and therefore the negative particle has been placed immediately before the counterpoint to give extra focus to these elements.+1:17Lit not with wisdom of speech/word. ME (see BDAG, 599, sv λόγος 1.a.β.; notes at 1 Th 1:5).+1:18The datives in this verse have been interpreted as ethical datives. This is reflected in the translation. Cf 2 Co 2:14-16.+1:18The present participle of ἀπόλλυμι ( apollumi) here is pointing readers to the final fate of unbelievers (see notes at 2 Th 1:5; cf Php 1:28; 2 Th 2:10). Eternal ruin is meant (cf Jn 3:16; Rm 2:12; 2 Th 1:9, 2:10). Cf NAB, NEB, NJB, REB, TNT. Cf also UBSHS (1 Co), 28.+1:18μωρία ( mōria) is in P2 (see BART Display and LDGNT), and thus a downtoner and an adverb have been used to give extra focus to this constituent.+1:18Or deliverance. Maintaining consistency in the translation of the present participles in this verse (see preceding clause; cf translation and notes at 2 Th 1:5; Rm 2:1-11, 5:9-10, 8:23; Php 1:28; 2 Th 1:5-10). Cf NAB, NJB, REB, TNT.+1:18δύναμις θεοῦ ( dunamis theou) is in P2 (see BART Display and LDGNT), and thus an amplifier and emphatic adjective have been used to give extra focus to this constituent.+1:19IT. See BDAG, 934, sv σοφία 1; UBSHS [1 Co], 30, 31. This is referring to mere human wisdom, which God doesn’t in fact see as wise.+1:19Cf Mt 11:25.+1:19Is 29:14+1:20Lit where. EFE. Though intelligible to some degree, the intended effect and meaning of the rhetorical question here doesn’t transfer as naturally into English simply with “where” (cf UBSHS [1 Co], 31). The CJB, LB, NCV, and TEV are best here.+1:20Lit where. EFE. See previous note.+1:20Lit where. EFE. See previous two notes.+1:20IT. See note at “so-called” in v 19.+1:20Lit Did not God make foolish the wisdom of the world? ME (see UBSHS [1 Co], 31). Cf TEV. In Greek, questions that begin with οὐ ( ou) expect an affirmative answer (Black, Grammar, 170; Mounce, Grammar, 296). This has been made clear in the translation.+1:21Lit Since in the wisdom of God. ME (see ESS [1 Co 1-9], 52; UBSHS [1 Co], 32). Cf CJB, NLT, TEV.+1:21τὸν θεόν ( ton theon) is in an embedded DFE position (see BART Display), and has therefore been italicized for extra focus and emphasis.+1:21IT. See note at “so-called” in v 19.+1:21Cf Mt 11:25-28; Jn 1:18.+1:21διὰ τῆς μωρίας τοῦ κηρύγματος ( dia tēs mōrias tou kērugmatos) is in P2 (see BART Display), and thus a cleft-construction has been used to give extra focus to this constituent.+1:21IT. Cf TEV; UBSHS [1 Co], 32; v 1:18 above.+1:21Lit God. Since the situation and topic frame was rendered with an ME (see first note in v 21), a personal pronoun has been used here in translation.+1:21Or in him. The object of faith is implied contextually. Cf CJB.+1:22σημεῖα ( sēmeia) is in P2 (see BART Display and LDGNT), and has therefore been italicized for extra focus and emphasis.+1:22Lit Greeks.+1:22σοφίαν ( sophian) is in P2 (see BART Display and LDGNT), and has therefore been italicized for extra focus and emphasis.+1:23IT (see BSL, 1 Co 1:23, sv κηρύσσω).+1:23Cf Dt 32:21; Ps 118:22; Is 28:16; Ac 22:22; Rm 9:33, 10:19, 11:9; 1 Pe 2:6-8.+1:23Because of the importance of the “stumbling block” motif in NT teaching, especially with regard to the Jewish people (see, eg, Ps 118:22; Is 28:16; Rm 9:33, 11:9; 1 Pe 2:6-8), I thought it important to maintain the literal imagery here. I have clarified the meaning (see L-N, 25.181), though, with an appositional phrase.+1:23See previous note.+1:23Cf Ac 17:16-21.+1:24Or called, or invited.+1:24Lit Greeks.+1:24θεοῦ ( theou) is in an embedded focal position (see BART Display), and has thus been italicized for extra focus and emphasis.+1:24θεοῦ ( theou) is in an embedded focal position (see BART Display), and has thus been italicized for extra focus and emphasis.+1:25IT. See notes at 1:19; BDAG, 451, sv θεός 3.f.α.; UBSHS [1 Co], 35. Cf TEV.+1:25σοφώτερον τῶν ἀνθρώπων ( sophōteron tōn anthrōpōn) is in P2 (see BART Display and LDGNT), and therefore an adverb has been used to give extra focus to this constituent.+1:25IT. See note at Mt 19:26.+1:26Lit look at your calling. ME (see NET Bible Notes, 1 Co 1:26; UBSHS [1 Co], 37). Cf NET, TEV.+1:26Lit not many were wise according to the flesh, not many were powerful, not many were high-born. ME (see DBL Greek, #2302; L-N, 87.27; UBSHS [1 Co], 37). Cf NCV, NET, TEV.+1:27τὰ μωρὰ τοῦ κόσμου ( ta mōra tou kosmou) is in P2 (see BART Display and LDGNT), and therefore a cleft-construction has been used to give extra focus to this constituent.+1:27Lit the foolish things of the world. ME Cf CJB, NLT, TEV.+1:27Or chose, or has chosen. The aorist has been interpreted as functioning gnomically in this context (note especially “all flesh” in the purpose clause of v 29, indicating a broader application than just to the Corinthians themselves). This is reflected in the translation. The same truth is reflected time and again throughout the OT and NT. Cf, eg, Dt 7:7-9; 1 Sm 16:1-12; 2 Sm 7:8; Am 7:14; Ac 4:13.+1:27Cf Dt 7:7-9; 1 Sm 16:1-12; 2 Sm 7:8; Am 7:14; Ac 4:13. “For himself” is drawn from the middle voice here.+1:27τὰ ἀσθενῆ τοῦ κόσμου ( ta asthenē tou kosmou) is in P2 (see BART Display and LDGNT), and therefore a cleft-construction has been used to give extra focus to this constituent.+1:27Lit the weak things of the world. ME. Cf CJB, TEV.+1:28τὰ ἀγενῆ τοῦ κόσμου καὶ τὰ ἐξουθενημένα ( ta agenē tou kosmou kai ta exouthenēmena) is in P2 (see BART Display and LDGNT), and therefore a cleft-construction has been used to give extra focus to this constituent.+1:28Lit the insignificant things of the world and the despised things. ME. Cf NCV, TEV.+1:28Lit the things not being. ME (see ESS [1 Co 1-9], 65; UBSHS [1 Co], 39). Cf NLT, NCV, TEV.+1:28Lit the things being. ME. Cf CJB, NCV, NLT, TEV. Here, the opposite of “the things not being” is meant (see note earlier in this verse). τὰ ὄντα ( ta onta) is in P2 (see BART Display; note, though that the BART Display is marked for focal ambiguity), and has therefore been placed in clause-final for extra focus and stress.+1:29Lit all flesh, or any flesh, or any kind of flesh. Translated according to “Flesh” M, N (see FBT Chart). Cf translation and note at Ac 2:17.+1:29Lit so that no flesh may boast. ME (see notes at 2 Co 1:14).+1:30ἐξ αὐτοῦ ( ex autou) is in P2 (see BART Display and LDGNT), and therefore a cleft-construction has been used to give extra focus to this constituent. δὲ ( de) has also been used as a spacer to the same end.+1:30Lit out of him, or from him, or because of him, or by him. ME. Cf NASB, NCV, NLT, REB, TEV, TNT. Cf Dt 7:7-9, 9:4-6; Jr 9:23-24; Rm 9:14-18; 1 Jn 4:19; v 31.+1:30Cf CJB, ISV, NLT, TEV.+1:30This may well be an allusion to the cornerstone motif (cf Ps 118:22; Mt 21:42-43; Mk 12:10-11; Ac 4:11). Cf παρὰ κυρίου ( para kuriou) in Mt 21:42 with ἐξ αὐτοῦ ( ex autou) and ἀπὸ θεοῦ ( apo theou) in this verse, and note how this element receives focal prominence here and in Mt 21:42. Cf also the TEV’s translation of γίνομαι at Mt 21:28.+1:30The dative here has been interpreted as a dative of advantage. This is reflected in the translation.+1:30ἀπὸ θεοῦ ( apo theou) is in a split focal position (see BART Display), and therefore italics have been used to give this element extra focus and emphasis. Cf Mt 6:33.+1:30“In this area, it closely approximates salvation” (\it BDAG, 247, sv δικαιοσύνη 2).+1:30Lit sanctification. ME/IT (see Timothy Miller, “Paul’s Priestly Mission and Salvation from the Coming Wrath: A Missiological Probe of Romans 15:16 and the Question of Divine Anger through the Worldview of Leviticus” [PhD diss., Columbia International University, 2024]).+1:31A condition is implied in the participle here (for more on implicit conditions in Greek, see Wallace, Grammar, 687-9). Cf NCV, NLT; NCV, NET, and TEV at Jr 9:24.+1:31Lit boasts. ME (see notes at 2 Co 1:14).+1:31ἐν κυρίῳ ( en kuriō) is in P2 (see BART Display and LDGNT), and thus a demonstrative pronoun, adverb, and colon have been used to give extra focus to this constituent.+1:31Following the MT in translation here. Cf NLT.+1:31Lit in the Lord. ME(OTB) (see UBSHS [1 Co], 42; cf, eg, Ps 77:11, 78:4, 106:2). Cf TEV. Ga 6:14 confirms that the TEV has rightly identified the intending meaning here. Cf Rm 1:16-17.+1:31Jr 9:24+2:1καθ’ ὑπεροχὴν λόγου ἢ σοφίας ( kath’ huperochēn logou ē sophias) is receiving extra prominence (see BART Display and LDGNT; note, though, that the BART Display is marked for focal ambiguity), and therefore a cleft-construction has been used to give extra focus to this element.+2:1The genitive has been interpreted as functioning in the a subjective/source range. This is reflected in the translation. Looking to 1 Co 2:7, Eph 3:5, and Col 1:26 for the compressed verbal information here. “Entrusted” is also another good candidate (see 1 Co 4:1; cf 1 Th 2:4)+2:2τι ( ti) is in P2 (see BART Display and LDGNT), and therefore italics have been used to give this element extra focus and emphasis.+2:2ἐσταυρωμένον ( estaurōmenon) is in an embedded DFE position (see BART Display), and has thus been italicized for extra focus and emphasis.+2:3ἐν ἀσθενείᾳ καὶ ἐν φόβῳ καὶ ἐν τρόμῳ πολλῷ ( en astheneia kai en phobō kai en tromō pollō) is in P2 (see BART Display and LDGNT), and thus a cleft-construction has been used to give extra focus to this constituent.+2:3γίνομαι ( ginomai) with ἐν ( en) here is signaling a state of being (see BDAG, 198, sv 5.c.).+2:4IT. See notes at 1 Co 1:6-7; 1 Th 1:5. This also implied by ἀπόδειξις ( apodeixis), which is used in the counterpoint. Cf L-N, 28.52; UBSHS [1 Co], 47.+2:4ἐν πειθοῖ[ς] σοφίας [λόγοις] ἀλλ’ἐν ἀποδείξει πνεύματος καὶ δυνάμεως ( en peithoi[s] sophhias [logois] all’ en apodeixei pneumatos kai dunameōs) are in E-O, as part of a point-counterpoint series (see LDGNT), and therefore the negative particle has been placed directly before the counterpoint to give extra focus to these constituents.+2:4IT. Cf NCV, TEV.+2:4Lit in persuasion of wisdom. ME. Cf NCV, NIV, NLT.+2:4Lit proof/demonstration [consisting] of the Spirit and power. ME. Following the lead of BDAG in translation here (see BDAG, 109, sv ἀπόδειξις), with the information in the verbal noun activated in verb form for more natural expression in English. Cf Ac 10:44-48, 11:15-17; Ga 4:6-7; 1 Th 1:5.+2:6IT (see UBSHS [1 Co], 52).+2:6Cf Ps 110:5-6; Is 24:21-23; Dn 10; Zc 14; 1 Co 6:1-3; Eph 3:10-11; 1 Jn 5:19; Re 19:11-21:15.+2:7θεοῦ ( theou) is in an embedded focal position (see BART Display), and has thus been italicized for extra focus and emphasis.+2:7In Pauline theology, the “mystery” is now considered disclosed to believers (cf, eg, Rm 16:25; Eph 3:3-9; Col 1:25-28), though it is still hidden to some (which seems to be implied by the perfect tense here; see UBSHS [1 Co], 54). Cf NLT.+2:7IT. (see BDAG, 662, sv 1.b.).+2:7Cf NET. Cf also Rm 16:25; Eph 3:3-9; Col 1:25-28.+2:7The antecedent here is “wisdom.” When used with προορίζω ( proorizō), a wise plan or decision is meant (see L-N, 30.84; UBSHS [1 Co], 54; Ac 4:28; Eph 3:9). Cf NCV, NLT.+2:7Lit unto/for/with a view to our glory. ME (see BDAG, 257, sv δόξα 1.c.; translation and notes at Jn 7:39, Rm 8:30). Cf Is 52:12-53:12; 1 Pt 1:20.+2:8Cf Is 40:13-14; Rm 11:34.+2:8τὸν κύριον τῆς δόξης ( ton kurion tēs doxēs) is in P2 (see BART Display and LDGNT), and thus an emphatic adjective has been used to give extra focus to this constituent.+2:8Cf Is 53:1; Jn 1:14, 12:38; Php 2:6-11; 1 Ti 3:16.+2:9Lit not ascend in/on the heart of man. ME(I/F) (see BDAG, 58, sv ἀναβαίνω 2; L-N, 30.17; UBSHS [1 Co], 56). Cf HCSB. ἐπὶ καρδίαν ἀνθρώπου ( epi kardian anthrōpou) is in an embedded focal position (see BART Display), and therefore this element within the ME has been placed in clause-final for primary focus and stress.+2:9Is 64:4+2:10Cf Eph 3:4-6; Col 1:26-27.+2:10πάντα ( panta) is in P2 (see BART Display and LDGNT), and has thus been italicized for extra focus and emphasis.+2:10Lit the deep things of God. ME (see L-N, 28.76; UBSHS [Re], 61). Cf Dn 2:20-23; 1 Pt 1:11.+2:11Lit Who among men knows the things of the man except the spirit of the man that is in him? ME. The gap between languages here is obvious. Cf NLT.+2:11Lit the things. What the “things” are is made clear from the context. Cf ESV, HCSB, NASB, RSV.+2:12τὸ πνεῦμα τοῦ κόσμου ( to pneuma tou kosmou) is in P2 (see BART Display and LDGNT), as part of a point-counterpoint series (see LDGNT), with ἀλλὰ τὸ πνεῦμα τὸ ἐκ τοῦ θεοῦ ( alla to pneuma to ek tou theou) in a split focal position (see BART Display), and therefore a cleft-construction has been used to give extra focus to this element.+2:13διδακτοῖς ἀνθρωπίνης σοφίας ( didaktois antrhōpinēs sophias) is in an embedded focal position (see BART Display). Italics have thus been used to give the key word extra focus and emphasis (the next clause makes it clear what is being contrasted).+2:13Cf Is 54:13. Cf Jr 31:33-34; Jn 6:45, 16:13; Rm 2:15; 1 Th 4:9; Heb 8:10-11; 1 Jn 2:27.+2:13Drawing from ANLEX (see ANLEX, 318, sv πνευματικός 2) and the UBSHS (see UBSHS [1 Co], 61) in translation here. πνευματικὰ ( pneumatika) is in P2 (see BART Display and LDGNT), though there is some focal ambiguity here (see BART Display). Commas have thus been used to give extra focus to these elements, with πνευματικὰ in clause-final for primary focus and stress.+2:13Following L-N in translation here (see L-N, 12.21). The context clearly favors understanding “spiritual” in the sense of things derived from the Spirit, rather than things about the Spirit. Cf Eph 1:18, 3:5.+2:13Or comparing things of the Spirit with things of the Spirit. Though I am not dogmatic here, Paul’s use of πνευματικοῖς ( pneumatikois) in 1 Co 3:1 causes me to favor the interpretation reflected in the translation. Also, looking to the context for the intended meaning of πνευματικὰ ( pneumatika) here: “My message and my preaching” (v 4); “God has revealed them to us by the Spirit” (v 10); “so that we may understand” (v 12); “taught by the Spirit” (v 13); “unable to understand” (v 14); “examined and understood” (v 14); “examine and understand all things” (v 15).+2:14Lit the natural man. ME (see ANLEX, 414, sv ψυχικός 2; UBSHS [1 Co], 61). In addition to the immediate context, Jude 19 makes it clear what is meant by ψυχικός ( psuchikos) here. Cf NIV, NCV, TEV.+2:14Cf Jn 14:15-17.+2:14Lit they.+2:14μωρία ( mōria) is in P2 (see BART Display and LDGNT), and therefore a downtoner has been used to give extra focus to this element, which has also been placed in clause-final to the same end.+2:14πνευματικῶς ( pneumatikōs) is in P2 (see BART Display and LDGNT), and therefore a cleft-construction and adverb have been used to give extra focus to this constituent.+2:14Drawing from ANLEX in the translation of πνευματικῶς ( pneumatikōs) here (see ANLEX, 318, sv 2).+2:14For the meaning of ἀνακρίνω ( anakrinō) in this context, see UBSHS (1 Co), 62. That this is in fact the intended meaning here, is confirmed by the contrast with the person who is “unable to understand.” Cf the Bereans, who “examined” (ἀνακρίνω) the Scriptures to discern the truth of what they were hearing.+2:15A condition is implied in the participle here. For more on implicit conditions in Greek, see Wallace, Grammar, 687-9.+2:15Maintaining consistency in translation with verse 13.+2:15Maintaining consistency in translation (ἀνακρίνω [ anakrinō] is used again).+2:15ὑπ’ οὐδενὸς ( hup’ oudenos) is in P2 (see BART Display and LDGNT), and therefore italics have been used to give this constituent extra focus and emphasis.+2:15Cf 1 Co 4:8-13; Heb 11.+2:16A loose quotation of Is 40:13 (LXX).+2:16νοῦν κυρίου ( noun kuriou) is in P2 (see BART Display and LDGNT), and therefore an emphatic adjective has been used to give extra focus to this constituent.+2:16IT/ME(OTB) (see BDAG, 680, sv νοῦς 3; UBSHS [1 Co], 63; MT of Is 40:13, where rûach [“spirit/breath/mind”] is used). Many English readers might not realize the close relationship between spirit and mind presupposed by Paul’s statement here. Therefore, the IT has been made explicit in translation, so that the connection between this statement and information activated in the broader context is not lost in translation.+3:1Lit as to fleshly people. ME (see L-N, 41.42; UBSHS [1 Co], 67). Cf CJB, ISV, NIV, NLT, TEV.+3:2γάλα ( gala) is in P2 (see BART Display and LDGNT), and therefore a cleft-construction has been used to give extra focus to this constituent.+3:2ἔτι νῦν ( eti nun) is in P2 (see BART Display and LDGNT), and therefore an adverb has been used to give extra focus to this element, which has also been placed in clause-final for primary focus and stress.+3:3ἔτι ( eti) is in P2 (see BART Display), and has thus been italicized for extra focus and emphasis.+3:3Lit for still you are fleshly. ME (see note at v 1).+3:3ζῆλος καὶ ἔρις ( zēlos kai eris) is in an embedded DFE position (see BART Display), and has therefore been placed in clause-final (with the help of a dummy subject) for extra focus and stress.+3:3Maintaining consistency in translation with 1 Co 1:11(see translation and note there).+3:3σαρκικοί ( sarkikoi) is in P2 (see BART Display and LDGNT), and has therefore been italicized for extra focus and emphasis.+3:3κατὰ ἄνθρωπον ( kata anthrōpon) is in P2 (see BART Display and LDGNT), and therefore a cleft-construction has been used to give extra focus to this element.+3:3Lit according to man. ME (see NET Bible Notes, 1 Co 3:3). Cf CJB, LET, NCV, NET, NLT, TEV.+3:4ἄνθρωποί ( anthrōpoi) is in P2 (see BART Display and LDGNT), and therefore a cleft-construction has been used to give extra focus to this constituent within the ME (see following note).+3:4Lit Are you not men? ME (see NET Bible Notes, 1 Co 3:3; UBSHS [1 Co], 70).+3:5Lit to each as the Lord gave. ME. Cf NCV, NLT.+3:7ὁ φυτεύων ἐστίν τι οὔτε ὁ ποτίζων ἀλλ’ ὁ αὐξάνων θεός ( ho phuteuōn estin ti oute ho potizōn all’ ho auxanōn theos) is in a split focal position (see BART Display and LDGNT), as part of a point-counterpoint series (see LDGNT), and therefore a cleft-construction has been used to give extra focus to this element.+3:7Cf NAB.+3:8ἕν ( hen) is in P2 (see BART Display and LDGNT), and therefore italics have been used to give this element extra focus and emphasis within the ME.+3:8Or are united. Lit are one. ME (see ESS [1 Co 1-9], 119; UBSHS [1 Co], 73). Cf HCSB, ISV, NCV, NIV, NLT, NRSV.+3:8τὸν ἴδιον μισθὸν ( ton idion misthon) is in P2 (see BART Display and LDGNT), and therefore κατὰ τὸν ἴδιον κόπον ( kata ton idion kopon) has been used as a spacer to give extra focus to this element, which has been placed in clause-final for primary focus and stress.+3:8Or wages.+3:9θεοῦ συνεργοί ( theou sunergoi) is in a split focal position (see BART Display; cf LDGNT), and therefore a cleft-construction and italics have been used to give extra focus and emphasis to this element.+3:9Lit we. The “we” here is an exclusive we, referring to Paul and Apollos (see UBSHS [1 Co], 74). Cf NLT. Cf also 1 Co 4:6.+3:9Lit For we are fellow-workers for God, or For we are God’s fellow-workers. ME. Cf REB, NCV, NRSV, TEV.+3:9θεοῦ γεώργιον ( theou geōrgion) is in P2 (see BART Display and LDGNT), with θεοῦ ( theou) in an embedded focal position (see BART Display). The embedded element has been italicized for extra focus and emphasis.+3:9θεοῦ οἰκοδομή ( theou oikodomē) is in P2 (see BART Display and LDGNT), with θεοῦ ( theou) in an embedded focal position (see BART Display). The embedded element has been italicized for extra focus and emphasis.+3:10Lit according to the grace/gracious gift of God that was given to me. ME (see ANLEX, 407, sv χάρις 3; UBSHS [1 Co], 75).+3:10θεμέλιον ( themelion) is in P2 (see BART Display and LDGNT), and therefore a cleft-construction has been used to give extra focus to this constituent.+3:11θεμέλιον ἄλλον παρὰ τὸν κείμενον ( themlion allon para ton keimenon) is in a split focal position (see BART Display; note, though, that the BART Display is marked for focal ambiguity), and therefore γὰρ ( gar) has been used as a spacer to give extra focus to this element.+3:12ME(H)/IT (see ESS [1 Co 1-9], 128; UBSHS [1 Co], 77). Cf v 14.+3:12ME (H)/IT (see previous note).+3:13IT (note the presence of ὁποῖος [ hopoios] later in the verse). Cf TEV.+3:13φανερὸν ( phaneron) is in P2 (see BART Display and LDGNT), and therefore an adverb has been used to give extra focus to this constituent.+3:13Or because each person’s work. Lit it.+3:13ἐν πυρὶ ( en puri) is in P2 (see BART Display and LDGNT), and therefore italics have been used to give this element extra focus and emphasis. Cf 2 Pt 3.+3:13ὁποῖόν ( hopoion) is in P2 (see BART Display and LDGNT), and has therefore been segmented with dashes for extra focus and emphasis.+3:14μισθὸν ( misthon) is in P2 (see BART Display and LDGNT), and therefore italics have been used to give extra focus and emphasis to this constituent.+3:15Or he will be punished. Cf REB.+3:15Lit but so as through fire. ME (see BDAG, 898, sv πῦρ a.; UBSHS [1 Co], 79). Cf CJB, HCSB ISV, NCV, NIV, NLT, TEV.+3:16ναὸς θεοῦ ( naos theou) is in P2 (see BART Display and LDGNT), and therefore an emphatic adjective has been used to give extra focus to this constituent.+3:16Or in you, or among you.+3:17φθείρει ( phtheirei) is in a DFE position (see BART Display and LDGNT), and has therefore been italicized for extra focus and emphasis.+3:17ἅγιός ( hagios) is in P2 (see BART Display and LDGNT), and has thus been italicized for extra focus and emphasis.+3:18ἐξαπατάτω ( exapatatō) is in a DFE position (see BART Display), and has thus been italicized for extra focus and emphasis.+3:18σοφὸς ( sophos) is in P2 (see BART Display and LDGNT), and has thus been italicized for extra focus and emphasis.+3:18Lit in this age. ME (see L-N, 41.38). Cf NIV, NLT.+3:18μωρὸς ( mōros) is in P2 (see BART Display and LDGNT), and has thus been italicized for extra focus and emphasis.+3:18IT. Cf CJB, NCV, NLT, TEV.+3:19IT. See note at “so-called” in v 1:19.+3:19μωρία παρὰ τῷ θεῷ ( mōria part tō theō) is in P2 (see BART Display and LDGNT), and therefore an adjective has been used to give this element extra focus and emphasis.+3:19Jb 5:13+3:20Ps 94:11. Cf the translation of μάταιος [ mataios] here with that at 1 Co 15:17. I have also used “worthless,” though, to preserve potential links in thought with Rm 1:21.+3:21Lit let no one boast in men. ME (see UBSHS [1 Co], 84; notes at Mt 19:26; 1 Co 1:12, 3:4). Cf HCSB, NET, NCV.+3:21πάντα ( panta) is in P2 (see BART Display), and has thus been italicized for extra focus and emphasis.+3:21The genitive is functioning at maximum capacity here, with different shades of meaning simultaneously at work because of the diverse nature of the things referred to in the list that follows. With Paul, Apollos, and Cephas, the meaning is that these men are given by God to serve the Corinthians. With “world,” the inheritance that believers will receive at the Second Coming is in view (cf Rm 4:13; Ga 4). “Life” could also conceivably be included with the inheritance, but because it is grouped with death (which certainly isn’t part of the inheritance), “life or death” most likely means something along the lines of passages like 2 Co 2:15, 4:1-12, and 2 Co 11:23, Eph 3:1, Php 1:20-25, Col 1:24, and 1 Th 1:5. “Things present” means the things experienced in this age for our good (cf Rm 8:28-29), and “things to come” refers again to the future inheritance (cf, eg, Rm 8:17). Cf ESS (1 Co 1-9), 143-6.+3:22Cf Jn 13:12-17; Rm 4:13, 8:17, 8:28-9; 2 Co 2:15, 4:1-12; Ga 4; Eph 3:1; Php 1:20-25, 3:10-11; Col 1:24; 1 Th 1:5.+3:22πάντα ( panta) is in P2 (see BART Display), and has thus been italicized for extra focus and emphasis.+3:23Lit You are of the Messiah. Maintaining consistency in translation with 1 Co 1:12 (see translation and note there).+3:23Lit the Messiah is of God. ME (see ESS [1 Co 1-9], 146). Cf Rm 8:17; 1 Co 11:3, 15:28.+4:1Cf Rm 16:25-26; 1 Co 2:1, 7; Eph 3:5; Col 1:26; 1 Th 2:4.+4:2Cf HCSB.+4:2Cf L-N, 92.35.+4:2Or faithful. Cf 1 Th 2:1-4; 1 Ti 1:10. πιστός ( pistos) is in P2 (see BART Display and LDGNT), and therefore the clause has been structured to give extra focus to this element.+4:3The dative here has been interpreted as an ethical dative. This is reflected in the translation.+4:3εἰς ἐλάχιστόν ( eis elachiston) is in P2 (see BART Display and LDGNT), and therefore an adverb has been use to give extra focus to this constituent. Cf CJB, NLT.+4:3ὑφ’ ὑμῶν ( hup’ humōn) is in P2 (see BART Display and LDGNT), and therefore a comma has been used to give extra focus to this constituent.+4:3ἀνθρωπίνης ( anthrōpinēs) is in P2 (see BART Display and LDGNT), and has thus been italicized for extra focus and emphasis.+4:3Lit by a human day. ME (see L-N, 56.1; UBSHS [1 Co], 89).+4:3ἐμαυτὸν ( emauton) is in P2 (see BART Display and LDGNT), and thus an adverb and a possessive adjective have been used to give extra focus to this constituent.+4:4Lit I am not conscious of anything against myself. ME (see UBSHS [1 Co], 90). Cf ISV, NIV, NLT, TEV.+4:4Cf translation and notes at 1 Co 2:15.+4:4Lit examines me, or discerns me. ME/IT (see L-N, 27.44).+4:4κύριός ( kurios) is in P2 (see BART Display and LDGNT), and has therefore been italicized for extra focus and emphasis.+4:5πρὸ καιροῦ ( pro kairou) is in P2 (see BART Display and LDGNT), and therefore ὥστε ( hōste) has been used as a spacer to give extra focus to this constituent. Also, ὥστε is interpreted as signaling a result drawn not just from the preceding verse, but from the section as a whole, and therefore I have placed v 5 in its own paragraph (to compensate for the fact that ὥστε has been used as a spacer, which would make a translation like “so then” a bit awkward here).+4:5IT. Cf ESV, NRSV, RSV; UBSHS [1 Co], 90.+4:5Lit the purposes/intentions of the heart. ME(H/OTB) (see note at Mk 3:5).+4:6Lit in us, or by us. ME (see ESS [1 Co 1-9], 161; UBSHS [1 Co], 93). Cf NCV, TEV, REB.+4:6Or learn.+4:6Lit the not above what is written. ME (see ESS [1 Co 1-9], 162; L-N, 88.95; UBSHS [1 Co], 93).+4:6εἷς ( eis) is in P2 (see BART Display and LDGNT), and therefore italics have been used to give extra focus and emphasis to this element within the ME (see following note).+4:6Lit so that none of you are inflated with pride for/in favor of the one against the other. ME. The mismatch in languages is significant here. The meaning is clear from the context. Cf ESS (1 Co 1-9), 164; UBSHS (1 Co), 94.+4:7τίς ( tis) is in P2 (see BART Display and LDGNT), and therefore an adverb has been used to give extra focus to this constituent within the ME (see following note).+4:7Lit Who differentiates you? ME (see UBSHS [1 Co], 95). Cf Re 3:17-19.+4:7ME/IT. Cf NCV, NLT, TEV.+4:7Cf TEV. In this context, τίς ( tis) seems to be functioning rhetorically in a way similar to how πῶς ( pōs) does in certain contexts (see BDAG, 901, sv πῶς 1.a.β., 1.a.γ.; cf Ibid, 1007, sv τίς 2, 3). Cf also Ga 2:14, 4:10.+4:8συμβασιλεύσωμεν ( sumbasileusōmen) is in a DFE position (see BART Display), has therefore been placed in clause-final for extra focus and stress.+4:8Cf Dn 7:21-22; 1 Co 4:5, 6:2-3; 1 Th 4:17; Heb 12:39-40; Re 2:25-28.+4:9ἐσχάτους ( eschatous) is in P2 (see BART Display and LDGNT), and therefore adverbs have been used to give extra focus to this constituent.+4:9Lit God has appointed/publicly displayed us apostles last/at the end like men condemned to death. ME(H)/IT (see BDAG, 108, sv ἀποδείκνυμι 1; ESS [1 Co 1-9], 170-171; FSB, 1 Co 4:9, sv ἀποδείκνυμι; UBSHS [1 Co], 97).+4:9θέατρον ( theatron) is in P2 (see BART Display and LDGNT), and therefore καὶ ἀγγέλοις καὶ ἀνθρώποις ( kai angelois kai anthrōpois) has been used as a spacer to give extra focus to this constituent, which has also been placed in clause-final for primary focus and stress.+4:10Paul is using irony and sarcasm here as a form of rebuke. Cf NIV, note at 1 Co 1:19.+4:13ὡς περικαθάρματα τοῦ κόσμου ( hōs perikatharmata tou kosmou) is in P2 (see BART Display and LDGNT), and therefore an emphatic adjective has been used to give extra focus to this constituent.+4:13πάντων ( pantōn) is in an embedded focal position (see BART Display), and therefore ἕως ἄρτι ( heōs arti) has been used as a spacer to give extra focus to this constituent.+4:14Οὐκ ἐντρέπων ὑμᾶς ( ouk entrepōn humas) and νουθετῶ[ν] ( nouthetōn) are in a split focal position (see BART Display), and constitute a point-counterpoint series (see LDGNT), and therefore a cleft-construction has been used to give extra focus to these elements.+4:14ὡς τέκνα μου ἀγαπητὰ ( hōs tekna mou agapēta) is in an embedded focal position (see BART Display), and has thus been placed in clause-final for primary focus and stress.+4:15μυρίους παιδαγωγοὺς ( murious paidagōgous) is in an embedded P2 position (see BART Display and LDGNT), and therefore repetition (μυρίος [ murios] is functioning hyperbolically here [see L-N, 60.7; BSL, 1 Co 4:15, sv; cf ESV, RSV]) has been used to give extra focus to this constituent, which has also been placed in clause-final to the same end+4:15Lit but not many fathers. ME. Cf NLT, TEV.+4:15ἐγὼ ( egō) is in P2 (see BART Display and LDGNT), and therefore a cleft-construction has been used to give this element extra focus and stress.+4:16Lit become imitators of me. ME. Cf NCV, TEV. μιμηταί μου ( mimētai mou) is in P2 (see BART Display and LDGNT), and therefore italics have been used to give extra focus and emphasis to this element within the ME.+4:17Or faithful, or dependable, or loyal.+4:17πανταχοῦ ( pantachou) and ἐν πάσῃ ἐκκλησίᾳ ( en pasē ekklēsia) are in P2 (see BART Display and LDGNT), and therefore a comma has been used to give extra focus to these constituents.+4:18Lit as though my not coming to you. ME (see UBSHS [1 Co], 105). Cf NCV, NLT, TEV.+4:19Lit I will know not the word of those inflated with pride, but the power. ME (see UBSHS [1 Co], 106; translation and note at 1 Th 1:5). Cf ISV, NLT, TEV.+4:20ἐν λόγῳ ( en logō) and ἀλλ’ ἐν δυνάμει ( all’ en dunamei) are in a split focal position (see BART Display; cf LDGNT), as part of a point-counterpoint series (see LDGNT), and therefore γὰρ ( gar) has been used as a spacer to give extra focus and emphasis to this element. The negative particle has also been positioned before the counterpoint to the same end.+4:20ME(H)/IT. See note at 1 Th 1:5.+4:20Cf CSB, NIV, REB. For another possibility, see VPR (see VCC, 1 Co 4:19). The verb is not explicit, and therefore must be inferred from the context. Cf Dn 2:34, 44; Mt 16:27, 25:31; Mk 9:2, 13:26; Lk 17:21-25, 21:28-30; 2 Th 1:5-8; 2 Ti 4:1-8.+4:21ἐν ῥάβδῳ ἢ ἐν ἀγάπῃ πνεύματί τε πραΰτητο ( en rabdō ē en agapē penumati te prautēto) is in a split focal position (see BART Display and LDGNT), and therefore a cleft-construction has been used to give extra focus to this element.+4:21IT (see NET Bible Notes, 1 Co 4:21). Cf NET.+5:1Lit Everywhere it is being reported, or it is actually being reported. ME (see BDAG, 704, sv ὅλως; UBSHS [1 Co], 109). Ὅλως ( holōs) is in P2 (see BART Display), and therefore a comma has been used to give this element extra focus and stress.+5:1πορνεία ( porneia) is in a DFE position (see BART Display), and has thus been placed in clause-final for extra focus and stress.+5:1Lit and such immorality which is not even among the Gentiles. ME (see UBSHS [1 Co], 109). Cf NLT, TEV.+5:1Lit so that someone has the wife of the father. ME (see UBSHS [1 Co], 111). Cf CJB, NLT, TEV. γυναῖκά τοῦ πατρὸς ( gunaika tou patros) is in split focal position (see BART Display; cf LDGNT), and therefore this element within the ME has been italicized for extra focus and emphasis.+5:2πεφυσιωμένοι ( pephusiōmenoi) is in P2 (see BART Display and LDGNT), and therefore an adverb has been used to give extra focus to this constituent.+5:2ἐπενθήσατε ( epenthēsate) is in a DFE position (see BART Display and LDGNT), and therefore a wh-cleft has been used to give extra focus to this constituent.+5:2Lit so that the man who committed this deed should be taken from the midst of you. ME (see UBSHS [1 Co], 112). Result and/or purpose is signaled by the ἵνα ( hina) clause.+5:3Lit though absent in the body. ME. Cf NCV, NLT.+5:3Cf Mt 16:19, 18:15-20.+5:4ἐν τῷ ὀνόματι τοῦ κυρίου Ἰησοῦ ( en tō onomati tou kuriou Yēsou) is in P2 (see BART Display), and therefore an adjective has been used to give extra focus to this constituent. Here the extra prominence seems to be underscoring the power and authority of the name (cf note at 1 Co 1:10).+5:4Lit and my own spirit. ME. Cf NET, NIV.+5:4Cf Mt 18:20.+5:5For this translation of ὄλεθρος ( olethros), cf 1 Th 5:3, 2 Th 1:9.+5:5Lit the flesh. Cf Jb 2:1-8; Pr 20:30; Lk 13:16; Re 2:22-23. Translated according to “Flesh” D (see FBT Chart). The contrast with “spirit” here indicates that Paul is using “flesh” here in the sense of “outer man” (ie, the body) versus “inner man” (cf, eg, Eph 3:16). Cf TEV.+5:5Lit the (that is, the man’s).+5:5Cf Pr 20:30.+5:6Lit your boasting.+5:6Οὐ καλὸν ( ou kalon) is in P2 (see BART Display and LDGNT), and therefore strong lexemes and an adverb have been used to give extra focus to this constituent.+5:6καλός ( kalos) can mean “good” in the sense of “beautiful” (see, eg, L-N, 79.9) or “advantageous” (see, eg, L-N, 65.43). Here it has been translated as the opposite of these (ie, “not beautiful,” and “not advantageous” [in this context, “not advantageous” in the sense of “dangerous” fits the context well]).+5:6μικρὰ ( mikra) is in an embedded focal position (see BART Display at Ga 5:9), and thus italics and an adverb have been used to give this constituent extra focus and emphasis.+5:6Lit leavens. ME(H/OTB) (see note at Ga 5:9).+5:6ὅλον τὸ φύραμα ( holon to phurama) is in P2 ( BART Display and LDGNT), with ὅλον ( holon) in an embedded focal position (see BART Display at Ga 5:9). Italics have been used to give extra focus and emphasis to the embedded element.+5:7παλαιὰν ( palaian) is in an embedded focal position (see BART Display), and has thus been italicized for extra focus and emphasis. “Former” (see ANLEX, 292, sv παλαιός 2; L-N, 41.43) more adequately represents the intended meaning of παλαιός ( palaios) here. He is using the metaphor to describe the sin of their former lives apart from God. Cf v 8 below; Eph 4:17-32; Col 3:5-10.+5:7IT/ME(OTB) (see Stern, JNTC, 1 Co 5:6; UBSHS [1 Co], 115; TEV). Cf v 8. Cf also Rm 6:1-23.+5:7νέον ( neon) is in an embedded focal position (see BART Display), and has thus been italicized for extra focus and emphasis.+5:7Cf Ex 12:15; Eph 4:17-32; Col 3:5-10.+5:7Drawing from BDAG in translation here (see BDAG, 23, sv ἄζυμος).+5:7Cf Ex 12:1-28; Jn 19:36.+5:8Cf Ex 12:1-28; Lv 23:4-8; Nu 9:1-5.+5:9Lit I wrote to you in the letter. ME(H) (see ESS [1 Co 1-9], 214; UBSHS [1 Co], 117). Cf CJB, NCV, NLT, TEV.+5:10Lit not by any means/entirely the sexually immoral people of this world. ME (see UBSHS [1 Co], 118). Cf FrCL.+5:10Lit since then you would be obligated to go out of the world. ME(I/F) (see BDAG, 348, sv ἐξέρχομαι 2).+5:11Or Now I am writing to you. Cf NLT, TEV.+5:11ἀδελφὸς ( adelphos) is in an embedded focal position (see BART Display and LDGNT), and has thus been italicized for extra focus and emphasis.+5:11The lexemes used here indicate that these features are prevalent to an extent so as to be characteristic and habitual features of the person’s life (idolater, drunkard, etc).+5:12Lit What to me? ME(I/F) (see note at Mt 8:29; UBSHS [1 Co], 120). Cf CJB, HCSB, ISV, NCV, NIV, TEV.+5:12τοὺς ἔξω ( tous exō) is in an embedded P2 position (see BART Display and LDGNT), and therefore italics have been used to give this element extra focus and emphasis.+5:12ME/IT (see UBSHS [1 Co], 120). Cf NCV.+5:12ME(H). In this context, κρίνω ( krinō) involves leadership as well as arbitration (see notes at Mt 19:28). Cf ISV at 1 Co 6:2.+5:12τοὺς ἔσω ( tous esō) is in P2 (see BART Display and LDGNT), and therefore italics have been used to give extra focus and emphasis to this element.+5:12Cf Mt 16:17-20, 18:10-20.+5:13ὁ θεὸς ( ho theos) is in P2 (see BART Display and LDGNT), and therefore the clause has been structured to give extra focus to this constituent.+5:13Cf Rm 2:1-16, 12:19-20.+5:13Dt 17:7+6:1πρᾶγμα ( pragma) is in P2 (see BART Display and LDGNT), and has thus been placed in clause-final for extra focus and stress.+6:1Lit the unrighteous, or the unjustified. ME (see ANLEX, 35, sv ἄδικος 5; UBSHS [1 Co], 124).+6:1Lit the holy ones.+6:2Lit the holy ones.+6:2ME(H/OTB). Cf ISV. In this context, κρίνω ( krinō) involves governance as well as arbitration (see notes at Mt 19:28). Cf Is 1:26-27; Dn 7:21-27.+6:2τὸν κόσμον ( ton kosmon) is in P2 (see BART Display and LDGNT), and has thus been italicized for extra focus and emphasis.+6:2Cf Dn 7:21-27.+6:2ἐν ὑμῖν ( en humin) is in an embedded focal position (see BART Display), and therefore a cleft-construction has been used to give extra focus to this constituent.+6:2ἀνάξιοί κριτηρίων ἐλαχίστων ( anaxioi kritēriōn elachistōn) is in a split focal position (see BART Display and LDGNT), and therefore italics, an adverb, and a demonstrative pronoun have been used to give extra focus and emphasis to these elements within the ME (see following note).+6:2Lit are you unworthy/incompetent of small tribunals? ME (see UBSHS [1 Co], 124). Cf ESV, ISV, NLT, NRSV, RSV.+6:3ἀγγέλους ( angelous) is in P2 (see BART Display and LDGNT), and therefore an emphatic adjective and intensive pronoun have been used to give extra focus to this constituent.+6:3Cf NCV, NIV, NLT, TEV; UBSHS (1 Co), 125. Paul’s argument here is an example of a lesser-to-greater argument (cf, eg, Mt 6:26, 12:12), though here the greater is stated first. Paul obviously isn’t saying that the matters leaders must deal with in this age (like immorality in the church; see ch 5) are unimportant, but that they are less weighty in comparison to the responsibilities that will be entrusted to the saints in the age to come.+6:4βιωτικὰ κριτήρια ( biōtika kritēria) is in P2 (see BART Display and LDGNT), and therefore a cleft-construction has been used to give extra focus to this constituent. οὖν ( oun) has also been used as a spacer to the same end.+6:4Lit you have. Cf ISV at v 2.+6:4τούτους ( toutous) is in P2 (see BART Display and LDGNT), and therefore an ascensive adverb (based on the interpretation adopted here; see notes in v 3) has been used to give extra focus to the referent of this constituent.+6:4Or Those who are despised in the assembly, are you going to seat these people? Lit Those who are despised/least esteemed/disdained in the assembly, these people seat. ME (see BDAG, 491, sv καθίζω 2; ESS [1 Co 1-9], 226; L-N, 37.104; UBSHS [1 Co], 125-7).+6:5πρὸς ἐντροπὴν ὑμῖν ( pros entropēn humin) is in P2 (see BART Display and LDGNT), and therefore a cleft-construction has been used to give extra focus to this constituent.+6:5Lit among you. ME. Cf TEV.+6:5οὐδεὶς σοφός ( oudeis sophos) is in a DFE position (see BART Display and LDGNT), and has therefore been placed in clause-final for extra focus and stress. οὐδεὶς ( oudeis) has also been rendered ascensively to the same end.+6:6μετὰ ἀδελφοῦ ( meta adelphou) is in P2 (see BART Display and LDGNT), and therefore ἀλλὰ ( alla) has been used as a spacer to give extra focus to this constituent.+6:6IT. Cf CJB, ISV, NIV, NLT, TEV.+6:7κρίματα ( krimata) is in P2 (see BART Display and LDGNT), and has therefore been italicized for extra focus and emphasis.+6:7ὅλως ἥττημα ( holōs ēttēma) is in P2 (see BART Display and LDGNT), and therefore the sentence has been structured so as to place this information in clause-final. Cf NIV, TEV.+6:7The verbs here have been interpreted as permissive middles. This is reflected in the translation. Cf NCV; Wallace, Grammar, 441.+6:9θεοῦ βασιλείαν ( theou basileian) is in P2 (see BART Display and LDGNT), and has thus been italicized for extra focus and emphasis\f? Don’t be deceived! Neither sexually immoral people, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor sodomites, nor the passive partners in such,\f + The two Greek terms used here refer to the passive and active partners in a male homosexual relationship (see L-N, 88.281, 88.280). Cf NET.+6:10οὔτε πόρνοι οὔτε εἰδωλολάτραι οὔτε μοιχοὶ οὔτε μαλακοὶ οὔτε ἀρσενοκοῖται οὔτε κλέπται οὔτε πλεονέκται, οὐ μέθυσοι, οὐ λοίδοροι, οὐχ ἅρπαγες ( oute pornoi oute eidōlolatrai oute moichoi oute malakoi oute arsenokoitai oute kleptai oute pleonektai, out methusoi, ou loidoroi, ouk harpages) is in P2 (see BART Display and LDGNT), and therefore commas have been used to give extra focus to the various parts of this constituent.+6:10βασιλείαν θεοῦ ( basileian theou) is in P2 (see BART Display and LDGNT), and therefore italics have been used to give this element extra emphasis. Cf Re 21:6-8.+6:11Lit you were sanctified. ME/IT (see Timothy Miller, “Paul’s Priestly Mission and Salvation from the Coming Wrath: A Missiological Probe of Romans 15:16 and the Question of Divine Anger through the Worldview of Leviticus” [PhD diss., Columbia International University, 2024]).+6:11IT. The extension of mercy is implied here. See James B. Prothro, A Pauline Theology of Justification: Forgiveness, Friendship, and Life in Christ. (Eugene, Oregon: Cascade Books, 2023). Cf Rom 4:1-8.+6:12Here Paul is obviously talking about all things that are good in themselves (such as food and sex, for example).+6:12ἔξεστιν ( exestin) is in a DFE position (see BART Display and LDGNT), and therefore this element within the ME (see following note) has been italicized for extra focus and emphasis.+6:12Lit all things for me are permitted. ME. Looking to 1 Co 10:23-25, Ga 2:11-13, and 1Ti 6:18 for clarity as to the intended meaning of the saying here. Cf ESS (1 Co 1-9), 236; REB, TEV.+6:12ἀλλά ( alla) in v 12 is signaling correction. The correction here is interpreted as a clarification of a truth that is incomplete without further qualification. This is reflected in the translation. Cf TEV.+6:12πάντα ( panta) is in P2 (see BART Display and LDGNT; note, though, that the BART Display is marked for focal ambiguity), and therefore italics have been used to give this element extra focus and emphasis.+6:12Cf 1 Ti 6:17-19.+6:13Lit both this [the stomach] and these [foods]. The antecedents have been made explicit in translation for the sake of clarity. καὶ ταύτην καὶ ταῦτα ( kai tautēn kai tauta) is in P2 (see BART Display and LDGNT), and has therefore been placed in clause-final for extra focus and stress.+6:13Cf 1 Co 3:16-17; 2 Co 11:2; Eph 5:25-33; Col 3:4; 2 Th 1:10.+6:14The new development here seems to be both explanatory and contrastive in nature (see UBSHS [1 Co], 135; cf BDAG, 213, sv δέ 2).+6:14καὶ τὸν κύριον ( kai ton kurion) is in P2 (see BART Display and LDGNT), and therefore an intensive pronoun has been used to give extra focus to this constituent.+6:14καὶ ἡμᾶς ( kai hēmas) is in P2 (see BART Display and LDGNT), and has thus been italicized for extra focus and emphasis.+6:15μέλη Χριστοῦ ( melē christou) is in P2 (see BART Display and LDGNT), and therefore an emphatic adjective has been used to give extra focus to this constituent.+6:15Lit members, or parts. Cf REB.+6:15Lit the members of the Messiah.+6:15Lit make them members of. Cf NCV.+6:15πόρνης ( pornēs) is in an embedded focal position (see BART Display), and has thus been italicized for extra focus and emphasis.+6:16A condition is implied in the participle here. For more on implicit conditions, see Wallace, Grammar, 687-9.+6:16ἓν σῶμά ( hen sōma) is in P2 (see BART Display and LDGNT), and has therefore been italicized for extra focus and emphasis.+6:16IT. Cf most English translations.+6:16Gn 2:24+6:17A condition is implied in the participle here. For more on implicit conditions, see Wallace, Grammar, 687-9.+6:17ἓν πνεῦμά ( hen pneuma) is in P2 (see BART Display and LDGNT), and has therefore been italicized for extra focus and emphasis.+6:17IT. Cf most English translations.+6:18ἐκτὸς τοῦ σώματός ( ektos tou sōmatos) is in P2 (see BART Display and LDGNT), and therefore an adverb has been used to give extra focus to this constituent within the ME (see following note).+6:18Lit is outside the body, or is independent of the body. ME (see UBSHS [1 Co], 138; Spence, PC [1 Co], 194). The meaning of this phrase is difficult to determine, but the context (note the contrast with “sins against his own body,” or “sins in his own body,” or “sins with reference to his own body”) seems to favor an interpretation somewhere between those of Spence, NLT, and GeCL. Following their lead in the translation here. Cf also 2 Co 7:2.+6:18εἰς τὸ ἴδιον σῶμα ( eis to idion sōma) is in P2 (see BART Display and LDGNT), and therefore a cleft-construction has been used to give extra focus to this constituent.+6:18Or in, or with reference to.+6:19ναὸς τοῦ ἐν ὑμῖν ἁγίου πνεύματός ( naos tou en humin hagiou pneumatos) is in P2 (see BART Display and LDGNT), and therefore an emphatic adjective has been used to give extra focus to this constituent.+6:19Cf Rm 14:7–8; 1Co 3:16; 2 Co 6:16.+6:19Or among.+6:20Cf NLT; Robertson and Plummer (see ESS [1 Co 1-9], 247). Ellingworth and Hatton’s claim against the Vulgate’s interpretation here (see UBSHS [1 Co], 139) is overstated (not to mention unsubstantiated). Because Paul is referring to the blood of Christ, the high/precious value/worth/honor (cf τιμίῳ αἵματι [ timiō haimati] at 1 Pt 1:19) of the price paid is most likely the meaning here (cf 1 Pt 1:18-19; Re 5:9). The focal prominence given to this element at 1 Co 7:23 (see BART Display and LDGNT there) also seems to favor the NLT and the Vulgate here: You were bought at a price (expressed semantically: You were bought at a high/great price).+6:20Lit in, or by. Cf CJB, TEV. I like the clarity of these translations, but wanted to keep “in your body” in clause-final. Hence the translation here.+7:1ἅπτεσθαι ( haptesthai) is in a DFE position (see BART Display and LDGNT), and therefore this element within the ME (see following note) has been italicized for extra focus and emphasis.+7:1Or not to marry a woman. Lit for a man not to be touching a woman. ME (see BDAG, 126, sv ἅπτω 4; L-N, 34.70; NET Bible Notes, 1 Co 7:1; UBSHS [1 Co], 143). Cf NLT.+7:2Lit because of the immoralities. The plural here is interpreted in terms of pervasiveness of acts (see previous note). This is reflected in the translation. Cf CJB, HCSB, ISV, NCV, NIV, NLT.+7:2Lit have his own wife. ME (I/F/OTB) (see NET Bible Notes, 1 Co 7:2; Dt 24:5; Pr 5:15-19). Cf NET.+7:3Lit To the wife let the husband repay the debt/duty. ME(I/F) (see UBSHS [1 Co], 144).+7:3ἀποδιδότω ( apodidotō) is in a DFE position (see BART Display and LDGNT), and therefore this element within the ME (see previous note) has been placed in clause-final for extra focus and stress.+7:4ἡ γυνὴ ἀλλὰ ὁ ἀνήρ ( hē gunē alla ho anēr) is in a split focal position (see BART Display), as part of a point-counterpoint series (see LDGNT), and therefore a cleft-construction has been used to give extra focus to this element.+7:4ὁ ἀνὴρ ἀλλὰ ἡ γυνή ( ho anēr alla hē gunē) is in a split focal position (see BART Display), as part of a point-counterpoint series (see LDGNT), and therefore a cleft-construction has been used to give extra focus to this element.+7:5Lit be again in the same place. ME(I/F) (see UBSHS [1 Co], 146). Cf NET, TEV.+7:7ἴδιον χάρισμα ἐκ θεοῦ ( idion charisma ek theou) is in a split focal position (see BART Display and LDGNT). The pre-posed element has been italicized for extra focus and emphasis.+7:7Cf Mt 19:10-12.+7:8Lit I say.+7:8καλὸν ( kalon) is in P2 (see BART Display and LDGNT), and therefore an adverb has been used to give extra focus to this constituent.+7:8Lit if they remain even as I. Cf CJB, ESV, NIV, NLT, NRSV, RSV, TEV.+7:9κρεῖττον γαμῆσαι ἢ πυροῦσθαι ( kreitton gamēsai ē purousthai) is in a split focal position (see BART Display and LDGNT), and therefore γάρ ( gar) has been used as a spacer to give extra focus to this element.+7:10Cf Mk 10:5-12.+7:10μὴ χωρισθῆναι ( mē chōristhēnai) is in a DFE position (see BART Display and LDGNT), and has thus been italicized for extra focus and emphasis.+7:11καταλλαγήτω ( katallagētō) is in a DFE position (see BART Display), and therefore inversion has been used to give extra focus to this constituent.+7:11μὴ ἀφιέναι ( mē aphienai) is in a DFE position (see BART Display and LDGNT), and has thus been italicized for extra focus and emphasis.+7:12γυναῖκα ἄπιστον ( gunaika apiston) is in a split focal position (see BART Display). The spilt element has been italicized for extra focus and emphasis.+7:14Or is consecrated.+7:14Lit is set apart in his wife. ME (see BDAG, 329, sv ἐν 9.a.; ESS [1 Co 1-9], 268; UBSHS [1 Co], 153).+7:14Lit is set apart in the brother. ME (see previous note).+7:14ἀκάθαρτά ( akatharta) is in P2 (see BART Display and LDGNT), and has therefore been italicized for extra focus and emphasis.+7:14Or they are holy, or they are consecrated. Cf Ml 2:13-16; Ac 16:1; 2 Ti 2:5. ἅγιά ( hagia) is in P2 (see BART Display and LDGNT), and has therefore been italicized for extra focus and emphasis.+7:15ἐν εἰρήνῃ ( en eirēnē) is in P2 (see BART Display and LDGNT), and therefore a cleft-construction has been used to give extra focus to this constituent.+7:15Or called.+7:16Cf TEV.+7:16The spouse here is meant to be understood as playing an instrumental role in salvation (see BDAG, 982, sv σῴζω 2.a.β.).+7:16σώσεις ( sōseis) is in P2 (see BART Display and LDGNT), and therefore the clause has been structured so as to allow this element to land in clause-final for extra focus and stress.+7:16Cf 1 Pt 3:1-6.+7:16Cf TEV.+7:16The spouse here is meant to be understood as playing an instrumental role in salvation (see BDAG, 982, sv σῴζω 2.a.β.).+7:16σώσεις ( sōseis) is in P2 (see BART Display and LDGNT; note, though, that the BART Display is marked for focal ambiguity), and has thus been italicized for extra focus and emphasis.+7:17Following the lead of FrCL and REB in translation here (see UBSHS [1 Co], 157). Cf also NCV.+7:17Or called.+7:17Cf TEV; UBSHS (1 Co), 158.+7:17ἐν ταῖς ἐκκλησίαις πάσαις ( en tais ekklēsiais pasais) is in P2 (see BART Display), wtih πάσαις ( pasais) is in an embedded focal position (see BART Display). Repetition has been used to give extra focus to the embedded element.+7:18περιτετμημένος ( peritetmēmenos) is in P2 (see BART Display and LDGNT), and therefore italics have been used to give this element extra focus and emphasis.+7:18Following the structuring of the NCV and TEV in translation here.+7:18Lit let him not pull over the foreskin. ME(H) (see NET Bible Notes, 1 Co 7:18).+7:18ἐν ἀκροβυστίᾳ ( en akrobustia) is in P2 (see BART Display), and therefore italics have been used to give this element extra focus and emphasis.+7:18The sentence has been structured similarly to the preceding sentence. Cf NCV, TEV.+7:19οὐδέν ( ouden) is in P2 (see BART Display and LDGNT), and therefore an indefinite article has been used to give extra focus to this element+7:19Translating in a way similar to Ga 5:6. Cf translation and notes, and the NET, there.+7:19οὐδέν ( ouden) is in P2 (see BART Display and LDGNT), and therefore an indefinite article has been used to give extra focus to this element+7:19Translating in a way similar to Ga 5:6. Cf translation and notes, and the NET, there.+7:19IT. Cf ISV, NCV, NET, NIV, NLT, TEV.+7:20Lit in the calling in which he was called/summoned. ME (see ANLEX, 232, sv κλῆσις 2; BDAG, 549, sv κλῆσις 2; DBL Greek, #3104.3; NET Bible Notes, 1 Co 7:20; L-N, 87.2). The context clearly confirms this meaning here (“slave,” “free,” etc). Cf HCSB, NET, NIV.+7:21δοῦλος ( doulos) is in P2 (see BART Display and LDGNT), and therefore has been italicized for extra focus and emphasis.+7:21μελέτω ( meletō) is in a DFE position (see BART Display), and therefore the clause has been rendered so as to allow part of this element to land in clause-final for extra focus and stress.+7:21ἐλεύθερος ( eleutheros) is in an embedded P2 position (see BART Display and LDGNT), and has thus been italicized for extra focus and emphasis.+7:21Or although if indeed you are able to gain your freedom, avail yourself of the opportunity, or although if indeed you are able to gain your freedom, make the most of it. Cf 1 Ti 6:2.+7:22ἐν κυρίῳ ( en kuriō) is in an embedded focal position (see BART Display and LDGNT), and therefore γὰρ ( gar) has been used as a spacer to give extra focus to this constituent.+7:22Lit the one who was called by the Lord as a slave. ME. Cf TEV.+7:22ἀπελεύθερος κυρίου ( apeleutheros kurios) is in P2 (see BART Display and LDGNT), and therefore a spacer (based on the context) has been used to give extra focus to this constituent.+7:22A condition is implied in the participle here. For more on implicit conditions, see Wallace, Grammar, 687-9. Cf NLT.+7:22ἐλεύθερος ( eleutheros) is in an embedded focal position (see BART Display and LDGNT), and therefore part of the clause has been used as a spacer to give extra focus to this constituent.+7:22Lit the one was called as a freedman. ME. Cf NLT.+7:22δοῦλός Χριστοῦ ( doulos christou) is in a split focal position (see BART Display; cf LDGNT), and therefore a spacers have been used to give extra focus to this constituent.+7:23τιμῆς ( timēs) is in P2 (see BART Display and LDGNT), and therefore a cleft-construction and adjective have been used to give extra focus to this element. Cf note at 1 Co 6:20; NLT.+7:23See note at 1 Co 6:20.+7:23Cf 1 Pt 1:18-19; Re 5:9.+7:23Or don’t become, or don’t show yourselves to be. My interpretation of γίνομαι ( ginomai) here (see DBL Greek, #1181.7; L-N, 41.1) is influenced by Eph 6:5-8 and Col 3:22-23. Paul’s point here is that irrespective of someone’s station or status, people are to conduct themselves according to a higher standard, which is applicable in all circumstances and situations, and conformity to which will be rewarded in the age to come.+7:23IT. See note at Mt 19:26.+7:23Cf Eph 6:5-8; Col 3:22-23.+7:24Lit Each one in what he was called/summoned. ME (see note at v 20).+7:24Or before God, or with God, or in fellowship with God, or as one accountable to God. Cf Eph 6:7-8; NIV here; translation and notes and the ISV at 2 Co 2:17.+7:25Lit the virgins. Cf ESV. For a synopsis of the primary interpretations of παρθένων ( parthenōn) here, see NET Bible Notes, 1 Co 7:25; ESS (1 Co 1-9), 285; and UBSHS (1 Co), 167.+7:25ἐπιταγὴν κυρίου ( epitagēn kuriou) is in P2 (see BART Display), and therefore a cleft-construction has been used to give extra focus to this constituent.+7:25γνώμην ( gnōmēn) is in P2 (see BART Display and LDGNT), and therefore a cleft-construction has been used to give extra focus to this constituent.+7:25πιστὸς ( pistos) is in P2 (see BART Display and LDGNT), and has therefore been italicized for extra focus and emphasis.+7:26Or in view of the present distress. Cf v 29. Cf also NRSV.+7:26καλὸν ( kalon) is in P2 (see BART Display and LDGNT), and therefore an adverb has been used to give extra focus to this constituent. The clause has also been structured to allow for this element to land in clause-final.+7:26Or good, or advantageous, or fitting.+7:26καλὸν ( kalon) is in P2 (see BART Display and LDGNT), and therefore an adverb has been used to give extra focus to this constituent.+7:26οὕτως ( houtōs) is in P2 (see BART Display and LDGNT), and therefore an adverb has been used to give extra focus to this element.+7:27Lit Have you been bound/tied...?. The obligation/tie signaled by δέω ( deō) can apply either to married or engaged couples (see Fee in ESS [1 Co 1-9], 290). Given Paul’s teaching on divorce in vv 10-16, he is most likely referring to betrothal/engagement. Cf ESV, NLT, NRSV, RSV at 1 Co 7:36; and ESV at 1 Co 7:25 and 7:28.+7:27Cf Mt 1:19.+7:27Lit Don’t seek a loosing/release.+7:27Lit Have you been loosed...? See note in the first sentence of this verse.+7:28Lit and if the virgin.... Cf ESV.+7:28θλῖψιν τῇ σαρκὶ ( thipsin tē sarki) is in P2 (see BART Display and LDGNT), and therefore δὲ ( de) has been used as a spacer to give extra focus to this constituent.+7:28Lit will have affliction in the flesh. ME (see BDAG, 421, sv ἔχω 7; UBSHS [1 Co], 169). The context makes it clear that Paul is referring here to the trials of the end of the age, not to general pressures in marriage. Some of the more intense forms of persecution faced by believers even today involve the persecution of loved ones and family members.+7:28φείδομαι ( pheidomai) is in a DFE position (see BART Display and LDGNT), and has thus been italicized for extra focus and emphasis.+7:29Lit This I am saying, brothers. ME. Cf ISV, NCV, NIV, TEV.+7:29συνεσταλμένος ( sunestalmenos) is in P2 (see BART Display and LDGNT), and therefore an adverb has been used to give extra focus to this constituent within the ME (see following note).+7:29Lit The appointed time is drawn to a close. ME (see BDAG, 498, sv καιρός 3.b.; UBSHS [1 Co], 170).+7:29Lit those who have wives as not having. ME (see UBSHS [1 Co], 170).+7:31Lit so that those who have wives should be like those who don’t have [wives], and those who weep like those who don’t weep, and those who rejoice like those who don’t rejoice, and those who buy like those who don’t possess, and those who avail themselves of the world not fully avail themselves [of it]. ME (see ESS [1 Co 1-9], 294-7; UBSHS [1 Co], 170-1).+7:32ἀμερίμνους ( amerimnous) is in P2 (see BART Display and LDGNT), and has thus been italicized for extra focus and emphasis.+7:32In this section, μεριμνάω ( merinaō) is used in both a positive sense and negative sense. I have translated the negative sense with “preoccupy,” and the positive sense as the opposite of μερίζω ( merizō) in v 34 and ἀπερισπάστως ( aperispastōs) in v 35. ἀμέριμνος ( amerimnos) is a cognate of μεριμνάω.+7:32In this context, ἀρέσκω ( areskō) approximates “serve” in meaning (see BDAG, sv 2.a.; M-M, 75, sv).+7:34Cf REB, TEV.+7:34Lit the unmarried woman and the virgin. Cf ESV.+7:34Or to be holy, or to be consecrated.+7:35πρὸς τὸ ὑμῶν αὐτῶν σύμφορον ( pros to humōn autōn sumphoron) is in P2 (see BART Display and LDGNT), and therefore a cleft-construction has been used to give extra focus to this element.+7:35Lit This I speak for your own profit. ME. Cf TEV.+7:35Lit throw a noose on. ME(I/F) (see BDAG, 184, sv βρόχος; L-N, 37.2). βρόχον ( brochon) is in P2 (see BART Display and LDGNT), and has thus been placed in clause-final within the ME for primary focus and stress.+7:35Lit but for the sake of/with a view to what is seemly and constantly in service to the Lord without distraction. ME (see ANLEX, 181, sv εὐσχήμων 3; UBSHS [1 Co], 174). Cf most English translations.+7:36ἀσχημονεῖν ἐπὶ τὴν παρθένον αὐτοῦ ( aschēmonein epi tēn parthenon autou) is in P2 (see BART Display and LDGNT), and therefore δέ ( de) has been used as a spacer to give extra focus to this constituent.+7:36Lit toward his virgin. Cf ESV.+7:36οὕτως ( houtōs) is in P2 (see BART Display and LDGNT), and therefore a wh-cleft has been used to give extra focus to this constituent.+7:37Lit He who stands in his heart firm. ME(I/F) (see L-N, 31.7). ἑδραῖος ( edraios) is the DFE here (see BART Display), and therefore this element has been placed in clause-final within the ME for extra focus and stress.+7:37Or will.+7:37Lit to go on keeping his virgin. ME (see UBSHS [1 Co], 178). Cf ESV, NCV, NRSV, RSV, TEV.+7:37καλῶς ( kalōs) is in P2 (see BART Display and LDGNT), and therefore an adverb has been used to give extra focus to this constituent.+7:38A condition is implied in the participle here. For more on implicit conditions, see Wallace, Grammar, 687-9.+7:38καλῶς ( kalōs) is in P2 (see BART Display and LDGNT), and therefore an adverb has been used to give extra focus to this constituent.+7:38The contextual emphasis on free choice/will favors a voluntative function of the imperfective aspect here.+7:38κρεῖσσον ( kreisson) is in P2 (see BART Display and LDGNT), and therefore an adverb has been used to give extra focus to this constituent.+7:38This section can also be translated in a manner similar to how it is translated in the NIV footnote, which reads: “If anyone thinks he is not treating his daughter properly, and if she is getting along in years, and he feels she ought to marry, he should do as he wants. He is not sinning. He should let her get married. But the man who has settled the matter in his own mind, who is under no compulsion but has control over his own will, and who has made up his mind to keep the virgin unmarried—this man also does the right thing. So then, he who gives his virgin in marriage does right, but he who does not give her in marriage does even better.”+7:39Lit falls asleep. ME(I/F) (see L-N, 23.104).+7:39ἐλευθέρα ( eleuthera) is in P2 (see BART Display and LDGNT), and therefore an adverb has been used to give extra focus to this constituent.+7:39Lit only in the Lord. ME. Cf CJB, NCV, TEV. ᾧ θέλει ( hō thelei) is in P2 (see BART Display), and therefore μόνον ἐν κυρίῳ ( monon en kuriō) has been used as a spacer to give extra focus to this constituent.+7:40μακαριωτέρα ( makariōtera) is in P2 (see BART Display and LDGNT), and therefore inversion has been used give this element extra focus and stress.+7:40μείνῃ ( meinē) is in a DFE position (see BART Display), and has thus been italicized for extra focus and emphasis.+7:40ἐμὴν ( emēn) is in an embedded focal position (see BART Display), and therefore an intensive pronoun has been used to give extra focus to this element within the ME (see following note).+7:40Lit according to my own conviction/opinion/judgment. ME.+7:40πνεῦμα θεοῦ ( pneuma theou) is in P2 (see BART Display and LDGNT), and therefore a cleft-construction has been used with an ME (see following note) to give extra focus to this constituent.+7:40Lit and I believe that I too have the Spirit of God. ME (see ESS [1 Co 1-9], 312; UBSHS [1 Co], 179).
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