1 Corinthians 7:24-26
English Standard Version
24 So, brothers,[a] (A)in whatever condition each was called, there let him remain with God.
The Unmarried and the Widowed
25 Now concerning[b] the betrothed,[c] (B)I have no command from the Lord, but I give my judgment as (C)one who by the Lord's mercy is (D)trustworthy. 26 I think that in view of the present[d] distress (E)it is good for a person to remain as he is.
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- 1 Corinthians 7:24 Or brothers and sisters; also verse 29
- 1 Corinthians 7:25 The expression Now concerning introduces a reply to a question in the Corinthians' letter; see 7:1
- 1 Corinthians 7:25 Greek virgins
- 1 Corinthians 7:26 Or impending
1 Corinthians 7:24-26
New American Standard Bible
24 Brothers and sisters, (A)each one is to remain with God in that condition in which he was called.
25 Now concerning virgins, I have (B)no command of the Lord, but I am offering direction as one who [a](C)by the mercy of the Lord is trustworthy. 26 I think, then, that this is good in view of the [b]present (D)distress, that (E)it is good for a man [c]to remain as he is.
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- 1 Corinthians 7:25 Lit has been shown mercy by the Lord to be trustworthy
- 1 Corinthians 7:26 Or impending
- 1 Corinthians 7:26 Lit so to be
1 Corinthians 7:24-26
King James Version
24 Brethren, let every man, wherein he is called, therein abide with God.
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.
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