1 Corinthians 7:40
But she is happier if she so abide, after my judgment: and I think also that I have the Spirit of God.
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
But she is happier if she abide as she is, after my judgment: and I think that I also have the Spirit of God.
and she is happier if she may so remain--according to my judgment; and I think I also have the Spirit of God.
But it will be better for her to keep as she is, in my opinion: and it seems to me that I have the Spirit of God.
Cross References
Now concerning the things whereof ye wrote unto me: It is good for a man not to touch a woman.
But I speak this by permission, and not of commandment.
I say therefore to the unmarried and widows, It is good for them if they abide even as I.
Now concerning virgins I have no commandment of the Lord: yet I give my judgment, as one that hath obtained …
I suppose therefore that this is good for the present distress, I say, that it is good for a man …
And this I speak for your own profit; not that I may cast a snare upon you, but for that …
Am I not an apostle? am I not free? have I not seen Jesus Christ our Lord? are not ye …
Mine answer to them that do examine me is this,
What? came the word of God out from you? or came it unto you only?
If any man think himself to be a prophet, or spiritual, let him acknowledge that the things that I write …