1 Corinthians 7:5

Chinese Simplified CUNPSS Script Union (新标点和合本, 神版)

夫妻不可彼此亏负，除非两相情愿，暂时分房，为要专心祷告方可；以后仍要同房，免得撒但趁着你们情不自禁，引诱你们。

这是什么意思？

This verse is from Paul to the Corinthians, advising them not to deny each other physical intimacy without mutual agreement for a set time to focus on spiritual activities like prayer and fasting. The key message is about balancing marital duties with spiritual growth.

儿童解释

Imagine you have a special friend at school. Sometimes, you both agree to take a break from playing together so you can study really hard for an important test. This verse says married people should sometimes do the same thing but for praying and fasting.

历史背景

Paul wrote this letter around 53-54 AD to the church in Corinth, addressing various issues among believers, including questions about marriage and sexual relationships. The Corinthians lived in a culture with diverse views on sexuality.

今日应用

A modern application could be a married couple deciding to take a break from physical intimacy for a month to focus on spiritual growth through fasting and prayer during a particularly challenging time at work or school.

主题

• marriage
• spiritual growth
• fasting and prayer
• intimacy
• self-control
• temptation

相关经文

• Matthew 6:16-18
• Luke 2:37
• Acts 9:9
• Ephesians 5:22-33
• Hebrews 10:24

常见问题

What does 'defraud' mean in this context?

'Defraud' here means to deny or deprive unfairly. Paul is advising against one spouse withholding intimacy without mutual agreement.

Why mention fasting and prayer specifically?

Fasting and prayer are spiritual disciplines that can enhance a couple's faith journey and help them stay focused on God during times of abstinence from physical intimacy.

Does this verse apply to non-married couples as well?

The context is specifically about married couples, but the principles of mutual agreement and spiritual focus can be applied broadly to any committed relationship.

How long should the agreed time for abstinence be?

The verse doesn't specify a duration; it emphasizes that both partners must agree on the length of time, which could vary based on their personal and spiritual needs.