1 Corinthians 7:36 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Bible Comments

But if any man think that he behaveth himself uncomely toward his virgin, if she pass the flower of her age, and need so require, let him do what he will, he sinneth not: let them marry.

Behaveth ... uncomely - is not treating his daughter becomingly, in leaving her unmarried beyond the flower of her age, and debarring her from lawful gratification as a marriageable woman.

Need so require - if regard to the feelings and welfare of his daughter require it. Opposed to "having no necessity" (1 Corinthians 7:37).

Let them marry - the daughter and her suitor.

1 Corinthians 7:36

36 But if any man think that he behaveth himself uncomely toward his virgin, if she pass the flower of her age, and need so require, let him do what he will, he sinneth not: let them marry.