1 Corinthians 7:25
But concerning virgins I have no commandment of the Lord: but I give knowledge, as one having obtained mercy from the Lord to be faithful.
1902 William Baxter Godbey NT
In The King James Version
In Context
24Let each one remain with the Lord, in the same calling in which he was called, brethren.
Cross References
1 Corinthians 7:6But I speak this according to knowledge, not according to commandment.
1 Corinthians 7:12But I say to the rest, not the Lord, if any brother has an unbelieving wife, and she is willing to live with him, let him not send her away.
1 Corinthians 7:34A wife and a virgin truly also differ: the unmarried woman cares for the things of the Lord, that she may be holy in body and in spirit: but she having married cares for the things of the world, that she may please her husband.
1 Corinthians 7:40But she is happier if she may so remain, according to my opinion: but I realize that I truly have the Spirit of God.
2 Corinthians 2:17For we are not as many, corrupting the word of God: but as of purity, but as from God, we speak in Christ, in the presence of God.
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 →