1 Corinthians 7:26

And I think this is suitable, on account of the necessity of the times; it is advantageous for a man to remain as he is.

James Murdock's Translation of the Syriac Peshitta

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

25And concerning virginity, I have no precept from God; but I give counsels as a man who hath obtained mercy from God to be a believer.

27Art thou bound to a wife? Seek not a release. Art thou free from a wife? Seek not a wife.

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Cross References

Matthew 24:19But woe to those with child, and to them that are nursing, in those days.

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

1 Corinthians 7:8And I say to them who have no wives, and to widows, that it is advantageous to them to remain as I am.

1 Corinthians 7:35And this I say for your advantage; I am not laying a snare for you; but that ye may be faithful towards your Lord, in a suitable manner, while not minding worldly things.

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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