1 corinthians 7:5-6

[billcu1]

In the title scriptures it talks about marriage but what exactly does verse 6 mean? I speak with permission? Also what is the modern equivalant to the epistles? Papal encyclicals? That’s probably not right because the apostles wrote the epistles (atleast tradition says) and Peter and Linus were the only two popes I know of mentioned in the bible.

Bill

 

[fbl9]

In the title scriptures it talks about marriage but what exactly does verse 6 mean? I speak with permission? Also what is the modern equivalant to the epistles? Papal encyclicals? That’s probably not right because the apostles wrote the epistles (atleast tradition says) and Peter and Linus were the only two popes I know of mentioned in the bible.

Bill

My bible has " i say by way of concession, not by way of comandment"
Here St.Paul is saying he does not tell them they have to do this but rather agree to do this.

 

[JRKH]

Throughout this section of the letter, Paul is distinguishing between “Commands” (as from God) and things that are more a matter of his opinion…recommendations.

Evidently there was some serious discussion in Corinth about getting married or remaining virginal when (every one assumed) the Lord would be returning very shortly. Paul is trying to speak to these matters in a practical way without sounding to dogmatic or judgmental.
Notice the verse that follows this…where he says he wishes everyone could be as he is (unmarried) but that he knows that isn’t going to happen…

So verses 5 and 6 are basically saying - if you are going to be married than BE married and do not refuse one another…unless of course you jointly agree to abstain for a period…but not to the point where one might sin. But (and this is where verse 6 comes in) he is saying that he is not recommending this, just suggesting it.
Conceding" as ti were to the various realities of married life.

Hope this helps a little.

Peace
James

 

[Patrick1540]

Throughout this section of the letter, Paul is distinguishing between “Commands” (as from God) and things that are more a matter of his opinion…recommendations.

Evidently there was some serious discussion in Corinth about getting married or remaining virginal when (every one assumed) the Lord would be returning very shortly. Paul is trying to speak to these matters in a practical way without sounding to dogmatic or judgmental.
Notice the verse that follows this…where he says he wishes everyone could be as he is (unmarried) but that he knows that isn’t going to happen…

So verses 5 and 6 are basically saying - if you are going to be married than BE married and do not refuse one another…unless of course you jointly agree to abstain for a period…but not to the point where one might sin. But (and this is where verse 6 comes in) he is saying that he is not recommending this, just suggesting it.
Conceding" as ti were to the various realities of married life.

Hope this helps a little.

Peace
James

I agree James, and take it even further. When a husband and wife are in agreement to abstain, it should be in prayer.Also in Book of Revelation there is a special place for virgins around the throne of God. Like you said it is not a command,but a good suggestion.
God Bless

 

[jcrichton]

In the title scriptures it talks about marriage but what exactly does verse 6 mean? I speak with permission? Also what is the modern equivalant to the epistles? Papal encyclicals? That’s probably not right because the apostles wrote the epistles (atleast tradition says) and Peter and Linus were the only two popes I know of mentioned in the bible.

Bill

Hi, Bill!

5 You must not deprive each other, except by mutual consent for a limited time, to leave yourselves free for prayer, and to come together again afterwards; otherwise Satan may take advantage of any lack of self-control to put you to the test. 6 I am telling you this as a concession, not an order. (1 Corinthians 7:5-6)

St. Paul is speaking to the Believers… today, as in the past, there are many ideologies about worship… people would abstain from sexual relations as an offering to God–married couples were no longer able to abstain from things as easily as the unmarried people because their decisions involved both spouses… also there could be the danger of converting abstinance to a punishment ('not tonight, dear… ‘have a headache…’) of one or both spouses (forced compliance on other fronts or retaliation for “x” or “y”) or even behave unchaste when it is recommended that they show self-control; so St. Paul points out that he is not making a request (as many cults use behavioral technics to control their members) but offering them advise.

Maran atha!

Angel