1 Corinthians 7:26

New Testament · SCRIPTURE

1 Corinthians 7:26

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BSB

Berean Standard Bible

Because of the present crisis, I think it is good for a man to remain as he is.

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KJV

King James Version

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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WEB

World English Bible

Therefore I think that because of the distress that is on us, it’s good for a man to remain as he is.

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ASV

American Standard Version

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.

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BLB

Berean Literal Bible

Therefore I think this is good, because of the present necessity, that [it is] good for a man to be thus.

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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB

1 Corinthians 7

²⁴ Brothers, each one should remain in the situation he was in when God called him.

²⁵ Now about virgins, I have no command from the Lord, but I give a judgment as one who by the Lord’s mercy is trustworthy.

²⁶ Because of the present crisis, I think it is good for a man to remain as he is.

²⁷ Are you committed to a wife? Do not seek to be released. Are you free of commitment? Do not look for a wife.

²⁸ But if you do marry, you have not sinned. And if a virgin marries, she has not sinned. But those who marry will face troubles in this life, and I want to spare you this.

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