Devine Scripture

1 Corinthians 7:40

1 Corinthians chapter 7 · verse 40 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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

Context

v.39A wife is bound for so long time as her husband liveth; but if the husband be dead, she is free to be married to whom she will; only in the Lord.

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Cross references

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

  • 2 Corinthians 10:8

    For though I should glory somewhat abundantly concerning our authority (which the Lord gave for building you up, and not for casting you down), I shall not be put to shame:

  • 1 Corinthians 7:1

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

  • 1 Corinthians 7:6

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

  • 1 Corinthians 7:25

    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.

  • 1 Corinthians 9:1

    Am I not free? am I not an apostle? have I not seen Jesus our Lord? are not ye my work in the Lord?

  • 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.