1 Corinthians 7:27 - Douy-Rheims Bible Challoner Revision

²⁷ 6 But if any man think that he seemeth dishonoured, with regard to his virgin, for that she is above the age, and it must so be: let him do what he will; he sinneth not, if she marry.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

²⁷ Art thou bound unto a wife? seek not to be loosed. Art thou loosed from a wife? seek not a wife.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

²⁷ Are you bound to a wife? Do not seek to be free. Are you free from a wife? Do not seek a wife.

American Standard Version (1901)

²⁷ Art thou bound unto a wife? seek not to be loosed. Art thou loosed from a wife? seek not a wife.

Common English Bible

²⁷ If you are married, don’t get a divorce. If you are divorced, don’t try to find a spouse.

Catholic Public Domain Version

²⁷ Are you bound to a wife? Do not seek to be freed. Are you free of a wife? Do not seek a wife.

1 Corinthians 7:27 Cross References

1 Corinthians 7:20

9 This therefore I say, brethren; the time is short; it remaineth, that they also who have wives, be as if they had none;

1 Corinthians 7:26

5 And this I speak for your profit: not to cast a snare upon you; but for that which is decent, and which may give you power to attend upon the Lord, without impediment.

1 Corinthians 7:28

7 For he that hath determined being steadfast in his heart, having no necessity, but having power of his own will; and hath judged this in his heart, to keep his virgin, doth well.