1 Corinthians 7:40 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition)40 But she will be happier if she remains as she is [i.e., single]. This is my advice and I think that I, too, have God’s Holy Spirit. Ver CapítuloMás versionesKing James Version (Oxford) 176940 But she is happier if she so abide, after my judgment: and I think also that I have the Spirit of God. Ver CapítuloAmplified Bible - Classic Edition40 But in my opinion [a widow] is happier (more blessed and to be envied) if she does not remarry. And also I think I have the Spirit of God. Ver CapítuloAmerican Standard Version (1901)40 But she is happier if she abide as she is, after my judgment: and I think that I also have the Spirit of God. Ver CapítuloCommon English Bible40 But in my opinion, she will be happier if she stays the way she is. And I think that I have God’s Spirit too. Ver CapítuloCatholic Public Domain Version40 But she will be more blessed, if she remains in this state, in accord with my counsel. And I think that I, too, have the Spirit of God. Ver Capítulo |
I now want to reply to the matters you people wrote me about. It is [a] good [idea] for a man not to get married. [Note: The words “to get married” here are “to touch” in the Greek and probably refer to sexual relations within marriage. This advice, not a prohibition, is further explained in verses 26-35].