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1 Corinthians 7:40

Twentieth Century New Testament 1904

Yet she will be happier if she remains as she is-in my opinion, for I think that I also have the Spirit of God.

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With reference to the subjects about which you wrote to me: It would be well for a man to remain single.

I say this for your own benefit, not with any intention of putting a halter round your necks, but in order to secure for the Master seemly and constant devotion, free from all distraction.

I say this, however, as a concession, not as a command.

My advice, then, to those who are not married, and to widows, is this: It would be well for them to remain as I am myself.

I have been "playing the fool!" It is you who drove me to it. For it is you who ought to have been commending me! Although I am nobody, in no respect did I prove inferior to the most eminent Apostles.

And that will be the proof, which you are looking for, that the Christ speaks through me. There is no weakness in his dealings with you. No, he shows his power among you.

I am only making suggestions on this matter; for this is the best course for you, since you were a year before others, not only in taking action, but also in showing your readiness to do so.

Therefore he who disregards this warning disregards, not man, but God who gives you his Holy Spirit.




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