1 Corinthians 7:40

New International Reader's Version

In my opinion, she is happier if she stays single. And I also think that I am led by the Spirit of God in saying this.

Cross References

1 Corinthians 7:1

Now I want to deal with the things you wrote me about. Some of you say, “It is good for a man not to sleep with a woman.”

1 Corinthians 7:35

I’m saying those things for your own good. I’m not trying to hold you back. I want you to be free to live in a way that is right. I want you to give yourselves completely to the Lord.

1 Corinthians 7:6

I say those things to you as my advice, not as a command.

1 Corinthians 7:8

I speak now to those who are not married. I also speak to widows. It is good for you to stay single like me.

2 Corinthians 12:11

I have made a fool of myself. But you made me do it. You should have praised me. Even though I am nothing, I am in no way less important than the “super-apostles.”

2 Corinthians 13:3

You are asking me to prove that Christ is speaking through me. He is not weak in dealing with you. He is powerful among you.

2 Corinthians 8:10

Here is my opinion about what is best for you in that matter. Last year you were the first to give. You were also the first to want to give.

1 Thessalonians 4:8

Suppose someone refuses to accept our teaching. They are not turning their back on us. They are turning their back on God. This same God gives you his Holy Spirit.