1 Corinthians 7:26
I suppose therefore that this is good for the present distress, I say, that it is good for a man so to be.
Context
This verse from 1 Corinthians Chapter 7 connects to 10 cross-references. Paul addresses questions about marriage and celibacy: it is good not to marry but because of sexual immorality each man should have his own wife. The husband and wife should not deprive one another except by mutual consent. To the …
Other Translations
I think therefore that this is good by reason of the distress that is upon us, namely, that it is good for a man to be as he is.
I suppose, therefore, this to be good because of the present necessity, that <FI>it is<Fi> good for a man that the matter be thus: --
In my opinion then, because of the present trouble, it is good for a man to keep as he is.
Cross References
They shall die of grievous deaths; they shall not be lamented; neither shall they be buried; but they shall be …
Thou shalt not take thee a wife, neither shalt thou have sons or daughters in this place.
For, behold, the days are coming, in the which they shall say, Blessed are the barren, and the wombs that …
But Jesus turning unto them said, Daughters of Jerusalem, weep not for me, but weep for yourselves, and for your …
But woe unto them that are with child, and to them that give suck, in those days! for there shall …
For the time is come that judgment must begin at the house of God: and if it first begin at …
And woe unto them that are with child, and to them that give suck in those days!
So then he that giveth her in marriage doeth well; but he that giveth her not in marriage doeth better.
And this I speak for your own profit; not that I may cast a snare upon you, but for that …
But and if thou marry, thou hast not sinned; and if a virgin marry, she hath not sinned. Nevertheless such …