1 Corinthians 7:24-26
English Standard Version Anglicised
24 So, brothers,[a] (A)in whatever condition each was called, there let him remain with God.
The Unmarried and the Widowed
25 Now concerning[b] the betrothed,[c] (B)I have no command from the Lord, but I give my judgement as (C)one who by the Lord's mercy is (D)trustworthy. 26 I think that in view of the present[d] distress (E)it is good for a person to remain as he is.
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- 1 Corinthians 7:24 Or brothers and sisters; also verse 29
- 1 Corinthians 7:25 The expression Now concerning introduces a reply to a question in the Corinthians' letter; see 7:1
- 1 Corinthians 7:25 Greek virgins
- 1 Corinthians 7:26 Or impending
1 Corinthians 7:24-26
New International Version
24 Brothers and sisters, each person, as responsible to God, should remain in the situation they were in when God called them.(A)
Concerning the Unmarried
25 Now about virgins: I have no command from the Lord,(B) but I give a judgment as one who by the Lord’s mercy(C) is trustworthy. 26 Because of the present crisis, I think that it is good for a man to remain as he is.(D)
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