1 Corinthians 7:1

Translations

Modern

Now for the matters you wrote about: It is good to abstain from sexual relations.

Traditional

Now concerning the things whereof ye wrote unto me: It is good for a man not to touch a woman.

Literal

Now concerning the things of which you wrote: It is good for a man not to touch a woman.

Latin

De quibus autem scripsistis mihi: Bonum est homini mulierem non tangere:

Original

Greek

English

Now for the matters you wrote about: It is good to abstain from sexual relations.

Notes

1 Corinthians 7:1

It is good to abstain from sexual relations: Both Paul and Jesus encouraged living a celibate life for God (see Matthew 19:10–12). Paul's emphasis on celibacy may have been shaped by his expectation that the end of the age was near (see 1 Corinthians 7:29–31).

1 Corinthians 7:1–16:4

Paul now answers the questions the Corinthians asked him in a letter, starting with the topic of marriage (see 1 Corinthians 7:25; 8:1; 12:1; 16:1).

1 Corinthians 7:1–40

Paul often says that true Christians, as servants of Christ, belong completely to Christ for his service. Because of this, he suggests Christians stay single. However, he admits that getting married is not a sin.

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul) Biblical Marriage Holiness and Sexual Purity Human Sexuality

Related verses

1 Corinthians 7:8
Now to the unmarried and widows I say this: It is good for them to remain unmarried, as I am.
Matthew 19:10–11
His disciples said to Him, “If this is the case between a man and his wife, it is better not to marry.”
1 Corinthians 7:26–27
Because of the present crisis, I think it is good for a man to remain as he is.
1 Corinthians 7:37–38
But the man who is firmly established in his heart and under no constraint, with control over his will and resolve in his heart not to marry the virgin, he will do well.
Genesis 20:6
Then God said to Abimelech in the dream, “Yes, I know that you did this with a clear conscience, and so I have kept you from sinning against Me. That is why I did not let you touch her.
Proverbs 6:29
So is he who sleeps with another man’s wife; no one who touches her will go unpunished.
Ruth 2:9
Let your eyes be on the field they are harvesting, and follow along after these girls. Indeed, I have ordered the young men not to touch you. And when you are thirsty, go and drink from the jars the young men have filled.”

Glossary

Achaicus Acts of Paul and Thecla Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Creation First Letter to the Corinthians Letter to the Romans Love Paul the Apostle

Topics

Celibacy: General Scriptures Concerning Chastity: General Scriptures Concerning Chastity: Paul Continence: General Scriptures Concerning Corinth: The Congregation of Writes to Paul Marriage: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Sex before Marriage STDs Stoicism: Paul Teaches: Celibacy Virgin: Advised by Paul not to Marry

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