Devine Scripture

1 Corinthians 7:26

1 Corinthians chapter 7 · verse 26 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

I suppose therefore that this is good for the present distress, I say, that it is good for a man so to be.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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.

Context

v.25Now 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.

v.26This passage

v.27Art thou bound unto a wife? seek not to be loosed. Art thou loosed from a wife? seek not a wife.

Cross references

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

  • 1 Corinthians 7:1

    Now concerning the things whereof ye wrote: It is good for a man not to touch a woman.

  • Jeremiah 16:2

    Thou shalt not take thee a wife, neither shalt thou have sons or daughters, in this place.

  • Luke 23:28

    But Jesus turning unto them said, Daughters of Jerusalem, weep not for me, but weep for yourselves, and for your children.

  • Luke 21:23

    Woe unto them that are with child and to them that give suck in those days! for there shall be great distress upon the land, and wrath unto this people.

  • 1 Peter 4:17

    For the time is come for judgment to begin at the house of God: and if it begin first at us, what shall be the end of them that obey not the gospel of God?

  • 1 Corinthians 7:35

    And this I say for your own profit; not that I may cast a snare upon you, but for that which is seemly, and that ye may attend upon the Lord without distraction.