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1 Corinthians 7

1 Corinthians 7:37

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

Modern
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.
Traditional
Nevertheless he that standeth stedfast in his heart, having no necessity, but hath power over his own will, and hath so decreed in his heart that he will keep his virgin, doeth well.
Literal
But he who has stood steadfast in his heart, not having necessity but having authority over his own will, and has judged this in his own heart, to keep his own virgin, he will do well.
Latin
Nam qui statuit in corde suo firmus, non habens necessitatem, potestatem autem habens suæ voluntatis, et hoc judicavit in corde suo, servare virginem suam, bene facit.

Original

Greek
English
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.

Notes

1 Corinthians 7:36–38

Paul suggests choosing a celibate life over marriage. However, he permits marriage if sexual desires become too tempting. Those who can control their desires well should consider celibacy.

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.

Glossary

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

Topics

Celibacy: General Scriptures Concerning Chastity: General Scriptures Concerning Continence: General Scriptures Concerning Marriage: Advised Marriage: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Virgin of Personal Purity