Devine Scripture

1 Corinthians 7:27

1 Corinthians chapter 7 · verse 27 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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

Context

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.

v.27This passage

v.28But shouldest thou marry, thou hast not sinned; and if a virgin marry, she hath not sinned. Yet such shall have tribulation in the flesh: and I would spare you.

Cross references

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

  • 1 Corinthians 7:20

    Let each man abide in that calling wherein he was called.

  • 1 Corinthians 7:12

    But to the rest say I, not the Lord: If any brother hath an unbelieving wife, and she is content to dwell with him, let him not leave her.