1 Corinthians 7:27,28 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Art thou bound to a wife? “Because the directions which the apostle was about to give (1Co 7:36) to fathers, concerning the disposal of their children in marriage, were partly to be founded on the inclination and circumstances of the children, before he gave these directions, he very properly addressed the children themselves, and set before them the considerations by which their inclinations were to be regulated in that matter, namely, the inconveniences attending a married state, and the brevity and uncertainty of all human enjoyments; considerations which, he told them, ought to determine them to wish to remain unmarried under the present distress.” Seek not to be loosed From her by an unjust divorce, or by deserting her. Art thou loosed? Hath Providence never led thee into those engagements; or has it broken the bond by the death of thy former companion? Seek not a wife If thou canst conveniently and virtuously continue as thou art; at least at present, till the storm, which now hovers over the church, be a little blown over, and more peaceful times return. But yet if thou marry, thou hast not thereby sinned: and if a virgin marry, she hath not sinned The marriage state is, no doubt, both lawful and honourable. Nevertheless, such shall have trouble in the flesh Many outward troubles; but I spare you I speak as little and as tenderly as possible.