1 Corinthians 7:29

Translations

Modern

What I am saying, brothers, is that the time is short. From now on those who have wives should live as if they had none;

Traditional

But this I say, brethren, the time is short: it remaineth, that both they that have wives be as though they had none;

Literal

Now I say this, brothers: The time is shortened—so that from now on both those having wives should be as not having;

Latin

Hoc itaque dico, fratres: tempus breve est: reliquum est, ut et qui habent uxores, tamquam non habentes sint:

Original

Greek

English

What I am saying, brothers, is that the time is short. From now on those who have wives should live as if they had none;

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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