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1 Corinthians 7

1 Corinthians 7:27

The Unmarried and Widowed · 1 Corinthians 7:25–40
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Translations

Modern
Are you committed to a wife? Do not seek to be released. Are you free of commitment? Do not look for a wife.
Traditional
Art thou bound unto a wife? seek not to be loosed. Art thou loosed from a wife? seek not a wife.
Literal
Have you been bound to a wife? Do not seek to be loosed. Have you been loosed from a wife? Do not seek a wife.
Latin
Alligatus es uxori? noli quærere solutionem. Solutus es ab uxore? noli quærere uxorem.

Original

Greek
English
Are you committed to a wife? Do not seek to be released. Are you free of commitment? Do not look for a wife.

Notes

1 Corinthians 7:25–35

Paul provides three reasons why it is often better for single people to stay unmarried. First, single people face fewer daily problems than married people. Second, since the end is near, Christians should not let marriage and worldly matters be their main focus. Their main focus should be Christ and eternity. Third, marriage involves earthly responsibilities and divided interests, so those who stay single can dedicate their lives more fully to serving Christ.

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 Human Sexuality

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) First Letter to the Corinthians Love Virgin

Topics

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