Devine Scripture

1 Corinthians 7:25

1 Corinthians chapter 7 · verse 25 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

Now concerning virgins I have no commandment of the Lord: but I give my judgment, as one that hath obtained mercy of the Lord to be trustworthy.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Now concerning virgins I have no commandment of the Lord: but I give my judgment, as one that hath obtained mercy of the Lord to be trustworthy.

Context

v.24Brethren, let each man, wherein he was called, therein abide with God.

v.25This passage

v.26I 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.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • 1 Corinthians 7:6

    But this I say by way of concession, not of commandment.

  • 2 Corinthians 11:17

    That which I speak, I speak not after the Lord, but as in foolishness, in this confidence of glorying.

  • 2 Corinthians 8:8

    I speak not by way of commandment, but as proving through the earnestness of others the sincerity also of your love.

  • 1 Corinthians 7:40

    But she is happier if she abide as she is, after my judgment: and I think that I also have the Spirit of God.

  • 1 Corinthians 7:10

    But unto the married I give charge, yea not I, but the Lord, That the wife depart not from her husband

  • 1 Corinthians 4:2

    Here, moreover, it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful.