1 Corinthians 7:25
But concerning virgins, I have no commandment of [the] Lord; but I give my opinion, as having received mercy of [the] Lord to be faithful.
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In Context
24Let each, wherein he is called, brethren, therein abide with God.
Cross References
Psalms 78:63The fire consumed their young men, and their maidens were not praised in [nuptial] song;
1 Corinthians 7:6But this I say, as consenting [to], not as commanding [it].
1 Corinthians 7:12But as to the rest, *I* say, not the Lord, If any brother have an unbelieving wife, and *she* consent to dwell with him, let him not leave her.
1 Corinthians 7:34There is a difference between the wife and the virgin. The unmarried cares for the things of the Lord, that she may be holy both in body and spirit; but she that has married cares for the things of the world, how she shall please her husband.
1 Corinthians 7:40But she is happier if she so remain, according to my judgment; but I think that *I* also have God's Spirit.
2 Corinthians 2:17For we do not, as the many, make a trade of the word of God; but as of sincerity, but as of God, before God, we speak in Christ.
Matthew Henry on 1 Corinthians 7:18-25
Christian Contentment. ( a. d. 57.) 17 But as God hath distributed to every man, as the Lord hath called every one, so let him walk. And so ordain I in all churches. 18 Is any man called being circumcised? let him not become uncircumcised. Is any called in uncircumcision? let him not be circumcised. 19 Circumcision is nothing, and uncircumcision is nothing, but the keeping of the commandments of God. 20 Let every man abide in the same calling wherein he was called. 21 Art thou called being a servant? care not for… Read the whole commentary →