1 Corinthians 7:26

Therefore, I consider this to be good, because of the present necessity: that it is good for a man to be such as I am.

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In The King James Version

I suppose therefore that this is good for the present distress, I say, that it is good for a man so to be.

In Context

25Now, concerning virgins, I have no commandment from the Lord. But I give counsel, as one who has obtained the mercy of the Lord, so as to be faithful.

27Are you bound to a wife? Do not seek to be freed. Are you free of a wife? Do not seek a wife.

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Cross References

Matthew 24:19So then, woe to those who are pregnant or nursing in those days.

Luke 23:28But Jesus, turning to them, said: “Daughters of Jerusalem, do not weep over me. Instead, weep over yourselves and over your children.

1 Corinthians 7:8But I say to the unmarried and to widows: It is good for them, if they would remain as they are, just as I also am.

1 Corinthians 7:35Furthermore, I am saying this for your own benefit, not in order to cast a snare over you, but toward whatever is honest and whatever may provide you with the ability to be without hindrance, so as to worship the Lord.

Matthew Henry on 1 Corinthians 7:26-36

Prudential Directions to Virgins. ( a. d. 57.) 25 Now concerning virgins I have no commandment of the Lord: yet I give my judgment, as one that hath obtained mercy of the Lord to be faithful. 26 I suppose therefore that this is good for the present distress, I say, that it is good for a man so to be. 27 Art thou bound unto a wife? seek not to be loosed. Art thou loosed from a wife? seek not a wife. 28 But and if thou marry, thou hast not sinned; and if a virgin marry, she hath not sinned. Nevertheless such shall… Read the whole commentary →

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