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I. IS NOT NECESSARY FOR ALL (ver. 1).

1. Instituted by God, sanctified by Christ, it is pure and holy.

2. Yet circumstances, such as times of calamity, personal duty, &c., may render it undesirable

II. IS ADVISABLE FOR MANY (vers. 2-5). Because —

1. Of the force of natural passion.

2. It is a shelter from temptation.

III. IT IS NEVERTHELESS A MATTER OF CHOICE (vers. 6-9).

1. Paul only counsels, does not command

2. The choice must be determined by the gift of God, which may render celibacy preferable, but every one must carefully estimate his case.

(J. Lyth, D. D.)

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KJV: Now concerning the things whereof ye wrote unto me: It is good for a man not to touch a woman.

WEB: Now concerning the things about which you wrote to me: it is good for a man not to touch a woman.