1 Corinthians 7:6
King James Version
28 Jul 2026
“But I speak this by permission, and not of commandment.”
οὗτος
This, this one, this person. This is My Son whom I love. With Him I am well pleased. The words spoken over Jesus are spoken over you through your union with Him.
λέγω
I say
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λέγω
To say, to speak with authority. Jesus said and it was so. When Jesus speaks everything listens. His words carry the weight of creation behind them.
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συγγνώμη
concession
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συγγνώμη
Concession, allowance, permission. Syngnṓmē. Paul uses it to distinguish divine ideal from pastoral accommodation. Not every concession is God's best. Pursue the higher call.
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ἐπιταγή
command.
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ἐπιταγή
Command, authoritative decree. Epitagē. Paul writes that his apostleship came not by human will but by the epitagē of God. Where God commands, he carries full authority. Obey accordingly.
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