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Severian of Gabala, on 1Cor 7:25
Severian of Gabala · fl. c. A.D. 400
1Cor 7:25 · Douay-Rheims
“Now concerning virgins, I have no commandment of the Lord; but I give counsel, as having obtained mercy of the Lord, to be faithful.”
On this verse:
“It is clear that Paul says this not because he has no command to teach about virginity but because God has not told him that these people should practice chastity themselves. That is why he writes to them giving his opinion and recommending chastity, without imposing it on them.”
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