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1 Corinthians 7

1 Corinthians 7:8

Principles of Marriage · 1 Corinthians 7:1–16
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Translations

Modern
Now to the unmarried and widows I say this: It is good for them to remain unmarried, as I am.
Traditional
I say therefore to the unmarried and widows, It is good for them if they abide even as I.
Literal
Now I say to the unmarried and to the widows: It is good for them if they should remain as even I am.
Latin
Dico autem non nuptis, et viduis: bonum est illis si sic permaneant, sicut et ego.

Original

Greek
English
Now to the unmarried and widows I say this: It is good for them to remain unmarried, as I am.

Notes

1 Corinthians 7:8–9

Paul advises that staying unmarried is better because it allows more opportunities to serve Christ without distraction (1 Corinthians 7:32–35). However, even with its distractions, an honorable marriage is much better than living with unsatisfied sexual desire.

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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