1 Corinthians 7:30

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And they that weep, as though they wept not; and they that rejoice, as though they rejoiced not; and they that buy, as though they possessed not;

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Ambrosiaster

AD 400

Those who know that the end of the world is near realize that they will soon be consoled, and they comfort each other with this hope. Commentary on Paul’s Epistles.

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Cyprian of Carthage

AD 258

And the apostle again warns us, and says, "And they that buy, as though they bought not; and they that possess, as though they possessed not; and they that use this world, as though they used it not. For the fashion of this world passeth away."

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George Leo Haydock

AD 1849

And they who weep. In this passage the apostle teaches us, in the midst of our greatest afflictions not to suffer ourselves to be overwhelmed with grief, but to recollect that the time of this life is short, and that temporary pains will be recompensed with the never-fading joys of eternity. (Estius)

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Shepherd of Hermas

AD 150

And refrain from much business, and you will never sin: for they who are occupied with much business commit also many sins, being distracted about their affairs, and not at all serving their Lord.

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