1 Corinthians 7:40

Conservative English Version

However, I think I am obeying God's Spirit when I say she would be happier to stay single.

Cross References

1 Corinthians 7:1

Now I will answer the questions that you asked in your letter. You asked, "Is it best for people not to marry?"

1 Corinthians 7:35

What I am saying is for your own good--it isn't to limit your freedom. I want to help you to live right and to love the Lord above all else.

1 Corinthians 7:6

In my opinion that is what should be done, though I don't know of anything the Lord said about this matter.

1 Corinthians 7:8

Here is my advice for people who have never been married and for widows. You should stay single, just as I am.

2 Corinthians 12:11

I have been making a fool of myself. But you forced me to do it, when you should have been speaking up for me. I may be nothing at all, but I am as good as those super apostles.

2 Corinthians 13:3

This should prove to you that I am speaking for Christ. When he corrects you, he won't be weak. He will be powerful!

2 Corinthians 8:10

A year ago you were the first ones to give, and you gave because you wanted to. So listen to my advice.

1 Thessalonians 4:8

So if you don't obey these rules, you are not really disobeying us. You are disobeying God, who gives you his Holy Spirit.