1 Corinthians 7:40

Translations

Modern

In my judgment, however, she is happier if she remains as she is. And I think that I too have the Spirit of God.

Traditional

But she is happier if she so abide, after my judgment: and I think also that I have the Spirit of God.

Literal

But she is more blessed if she should remain in the same manner, according to my judgment; and I think myself also to have the Spirit of God.

Latin

Beatior autem erit si sic permanserit secundum meum consilium: puto autem quod et ego Spiritum Dei habeam.

Original

Greek

English

In my judgment, however, she is happier if she remains as she is. And I think that I too have the Spirit of God.

Notes

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

Related verses

1 Corinthians 7:8
Now to the unmarried and widows I say this: It is good for them to remain unmarried, as I am.
1 Corinthians 7:25–26
Now about virgins, I have no command from the Lord, but I give a judgment as one who by the Lord’s mercy is trustworthy.
1 Corinthians 7:1
Now for the matters you wrote about: It is good to abstain from sexual relations.
1 Corinthians 9:1–3
Am I not free? Am I not an apostle? Have I not seen Jesus our Lord? Are you yourselves not my workmanship in the Lord?
1 Corinthians 7:6
I say this as a concession, not as a command.
2 Peter 3:15–16
Consider also that our Lord’s patience brings salvation, just as our beloved brother Paul also wrote you with the wisdom God gave him.
1 Thessalonians 4:8
Anyone, then, who rejects this command does not reject man but God, the very One who gives you His Holy Spirit.
1 Corinthians 14:36–37
Did the word of God originate with you? Or are you the only ones it has reached?
2 Corinthians 10:8–10
For even if I boast somewhat excessively about the authority the Lord gave us for building you up rather than tearing you down, I will not be ashamed.
1 Corinthians 7:35
I am saying this for your own good, not to restrict you, but in order to promote proper decorum and undivided devotion to the Lord.
2 Corinthians 12:11
I have become a fool, but you drove me to it. In fact, you should have commended me, since I am in no way inferior to those “super-apostles,” even though I am nothing.

Glossary

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

Topics

Celibacy: General Scriptures Concerning Marriage: Advised Marriage: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Stoicism: Paul Teaches: Celibacy Wife: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To

1 Corinthians 7:40

Translations?

Original?

Notes?

Related verses?

Glossary?

Topics?