Many recent interpreters believe that here again (as in 6:12-13) Paul cites a slogan the Corinthians apparently used to justify their actions. If this is so, Paul agrees with the slogan in part, but corrects it in the following verses to show how the Corinthians misused the idea to ...
1 Corinthians 7:39tnThe verbκοιμάω(koimaō) literally means “sleep,” but it is often used in the Bible as a euphemism for the death of a believer. PLUSSave 20% on yearly plans and access $3,100 worth of biblical study resources on the go! Upgrade toBible Gateway Plusand ...