1 Corinthians 7:26

And I consider that this is good, on account of the necessity of the time, that it is expedient for a man so to be.

The Peschito Syriac New Testament: Translated into English by John Wesley Etheridge

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

25BUT respecting virginity, a commandment from Aloha I have not received; but I give counsel as a man who hath had grace from Aloha to be faithful.

27Art thou bound to a wife? seek not to be loosed. Art thou loosed from a wife? seek not a wife.

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Cross References

Matthew 24:19But woe to those who are with child, and to those who give suck in those days!

Luke 23:28And Jeshu turned to them, and said, Daughters of Urishlem, weep not for me, but for yourselves weep, and for your children.

1 Corinthians 7:8But I say to those who have no wives, and to the widows, that it is expedient for them to remain as I do.

1 Corinthians 7:35But this for your own profit speak I; not to throw a snare over you, but that you may be constant towards your Lord in a comely manner, while not thoughtful of the world.

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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