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Alan Hitchner
To comprehend the question we must understand its context. Who is Paul speaking with and concerning? Who are the people he is addressing and what is their history, current setting and issues? What does Paul convey following the cited scripture? In this way we may be able to discern what can be transferrable to other settings and how it ties into relevant issues. In other words, by doing so extract a bit of Paul's wisdom.