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1 Corinthians 7

1 Corinthians 7:30

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

Modern
…those who weep, as if they did not; those who are joyful, as if they were not; those who make a purchase, as if they had nothing;
Traditional
And they that weep, as though they wept not; and they that rejoice, as though they rejoiced not; and they that buy, as though they possessed not;
Literal
…and those weeping, as not weeping; and those rejoicing, as not rejoicing; and those buying, as not possessing;
Latin
…et qui flent, tamquam non flentes: et qui gaudent, tamquam non gaudentes: et qui emunt, tamquam non possidentes:

Original

Greek
English
…those who weep, as if they did not; those who are joyful, as if they were not; those who make a purchase, as if they had nothing;

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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Hobbies Marriage: Advised Marriage: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Religious Zeal: General Scriptures Concerning Spirituality: Brings Indifference to Worldly Good Watchfulness: General Scriptures Concerning Weeping: General Scriptures Concerning Worldliness: General Scriptures Concerning