1 Corinthians 7:7

Bible in Basic English 1965

It is my desire that all men might be even as I am. But every man has the power of his special way of life given him by God, one in this way and one in that.

Cross References

Genesis 30:34

And Laban said, Let it be as you say.

Acts 26:29

And Paul said, It is my prayer to God that, in little or great measure, not only you, but all those hearing me today might be even as I am, but for these chains.

Romans 12:6

And having different qualities by reason of the grace given to us, such as the quality of a prophet, let it be made use of in relation to the measure of our faith;

1 Corinthians 12:11

But all these are the operations of the one and the same Spirit, giving to every man separately as his pleasure is.

1 Corinthians 12:4

Now there are different qualities given to men, but the same Spirit.

1 Corinthians 7:8

But I say to the unmarried and to the widows, It is good for them to be even as I am.

1 Corinthians 9:15

But I have not made use of any of these things: and I am not writing this in the hope that it may be so for me: for it would be better for me to undergo death, than for any man to make this pride of mine of no effect.

1 Corinthians 9:5

Have we no right to take about with us a Christian wife, like the rest of the Apostles, and the brothers of the Lord, and Cephas?