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7:7 For I {e} would that all men were even as I myself. But every man hath his proper gift of God, one after this manner, and another after that.
(e) I wish.
7:7 I would that all men were as I myself. Had absolute self-control, as I have. His directions all recognize the weakness of human nature, and the need of making no requirements too great for it.
But every man hath his proper gift of God. He had the gift of self-control; others might have other gifts which he did not have.
7:7 For I would that all men were herein even as I - I would that all believers who are now unmarried would remain eunuchs for the kingdom of heaven's sake St. Paul, having tasted the sweetness of this liberty, wished others to enjoy it, as well as himself. But every one hath his proper gift from God - According to our Lord's declaration, All men cannot receive this saying, save they, the happy few, to whom it is given, Matt 19:11.
7:1-9 The apostle tells the Corinthians that it was good, in that juncture of time, for Christians to keep themselves single. Yet he says that marriage, and the comforts of that state, are settled by Divine wisdom. Though none may break the law of God, yet that perfect rule leaves men at liberty to serve him in the way most suited to their powers and circumstances, of which others often are very unfit judges. All must determine for themselves, seeking counsel from God how they ought to act.
Desire Gift However Kind Life Manner Power Proper Special Way Wish
Desire Gift However Kind Life Manner Power Proper Special Way Wish
