reasoning in this matter: this passage indicates Paul’s expectation of an imminent end of the age; Paul expected an imminent end of the age; this passage should be interpreted in the light of Paul’s expectation of the imminent end of the age. 7 39 A wife has been bound for as long a time as her husband lives; but if the husband dies, she is free to be married to whomever she wishes—except that it should be in the Lord. 40 But she is happier if she remains as she is,
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