and thus will incur judgment because they are setting aside their first faith.
Parallel translations
- WEB having condemnation, because they have rejected their first pledge.
- KJV Having damnation, because they have cast off their first faith.
- NKJV having condemnation because they have cast off their first faith.
- NASB thereby incurring condemnation, because they have ignored their previous pledge.
- NLT Then they would be guilty of breaking their previous pledge.
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Quick answer
Such younger widows would incur judgment for abandoning their first pledge of devoted service. Paul takes vows seriously and would spare them the guilt of breaking one.
Overview
Paul explains that the danger is incurring condemnation by casting off their first pledge, likely a commitment to single-minded service tied to enrollment. The point is not that remarriage is sin, but that breaking a solemn promise to the Lord is grave. Scripture consistently warns that vows to God should not be made rashly and must be kept.
Cross-references & the web
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- Gal 1:6I am amazed how quickly you are deserting the One who called you by the grace of Christ and are turning to a different gospel—
- Jas 3:1Not many of you should become teachers, my brothers, because you know that we who teach will be judged more strictly.
- 1 Cor 11:34If anyone is hungry, he should eat at home, so that when you come together it will not result in judgment. And when I come, I will give instructions about the remaining matters.
- 1 Pet 4:17For it is time for judgment to begin with the family of God; and if it begins with us, what will the outcome be for those who disobey the gospel of God?
- Rev 2:4–5But I have this against you: You have abandoned your first love.
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