those who weep, as if they did not; those who are joyful, as if they were not; those who make a purchase, as if they had nothing;
The apostle here resumes his discourse, and gives directions to virgins how to act, concerning which we may take notice, I. Of the manner wherein he introduces them: "Now concerning virgins I have no commandment of the Lord, Co1 7:25.
Commenting on 1 Corinthians 7:25-35
And they that weep, as though they wept not,.... They that weep for troubles and crosses, things adverse and afflicting in a marriage state, for the loss of wives or children, should express their sorrow in such a manner and degree, as if they wept not; not that the apostle here introduces and establishes a stoical apathy, and would have persons show no manner of...
Verse 30. And they that weep. They who are afflicted. As though they wept not. Restraining and moderating their grief by the hope of the life to come. The general idea in all these expressions is, that in whatever situation Christians are, they should be dead to the world, and not improperly affected by passing events.