1 Corinthians 7:26

But I consider this to be good on account of the present distress, that it is good for a man so to be.

1902 William Baxter Godbey NT

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 concerning virgins I have no commandment of the Lord: but I give knowledge, as one having obtained mercy from the Lord to be faithful.

27Have you been given to a wife? do not seek separation; have you been separated from a wife? do not seek a wife.

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Cross References

Matthew 24:19But alas unto those who are in gestation and nursing in those days.

Luke 23:28And Jesus turning to them said, Daughters of Jerusalem, weep not for me, but weep for yourselves, and your children.

1 Corinthians 7:8But I speak to the unmarried and the widows, that it is good for them that they may remain even as I:

1 Corinthians 7:35I speak this for the profit of you yourselves; not that I may cast a burden upon you, but for that which is pleasing and acceptable to the Lord without perturbation.

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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