ACC ~ 1 Corinthians 7 v7

MARRIAGE AMONG BELIEVERS. ORIGEN: Marriage is a spiritual gift, but not if it is contracted with unbelievers. The Spirit of God is not given to dwell in those who are not believers. COMMENTARY ON 1 CORINTHIANS 3.34.42-45.

PAUL AS EXAMPLE. CHRYSOSTOM: Paul often puts himself forward as an example when he is talking about difficult subjects. Here is another case in point. HOMILIES ON THE EPISTLES OF PAUL TO THE CORINTHIANS 19.3.

AVOID FORNICATION. AMBROSIASTER: Paul’s intention is to avoid fornication, not to put hindrances in the way of those seeking a higher way of life. COMMENTARY ON PAUL’S EPISTLES.

MARRIAGE A GIFT OF GOD. THEODORET OF CYR: Paul comforts those who are married by saying that marriage is a gift of God. COMMENTARY ON THE FIRST EPISTLE TO THE CORINTHIANS 202.