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1 Corinthians 7

1 Corinthians 7:28

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

Modern
But if you do marry, you have not sinned. And if a virgin marries, she has not sinned. But those who marry will face troubles in this life, and I want to spare you this.
Traditional
But and if thou marry, thou hast not sinned; and if a virgin marry, she hath not sinned. Nevertheless such shall have trouble in the flesh: but I spare you.
Literal
But if also you shall have married, you did not sin; and if the virgin shall have married, she did not sin. But such will have tribulation in the flesh, and I am sparing you.
Latin
Si autem acceperis uxorem, non peccasti. Et si nupserit virgo, non peccavit: tribulationem tamen carnis habebunt hujusmodi. Ego autem vobis parco.

Original

Greek
English
But if you do marry, you have not sinned. And if a virgin marries, she has not sinned. But those who marry will face troubles in this life, and I want to spare you this.

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.

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Paul (Saul) Biblical Marriage Human Sexuality

Glossary

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

Topics

Age Differences in Marriage Continence: General Scriptures Concerning Marriage: Advised Marriage: Lawful in All Marriage: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Wife: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To