1 Corinthians 7:7 - Christian Standard Bible Anglicised I wish that all people were as I am. But each has his own gift from God, one person has this gift, another has that. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 For I would that all men were even as I myself. But every man hath his proper gift of God, one after this manner, and another after that. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition I wish that all men were like I myself am [in this matter of self-control]. But each has his own special gift from God, one of this kind and one of another. American Standard Version (1901) Yet I would that all men were even as I myself. Howbeit each man hath his own gift from God, one after this manner, and another after that. Common English Bible I wish all people were like me, but each has a particular gift from God: one has this gift, and another has that one. Catholic Public Domain Version For I would prefer it if you were all like myself. But each person has his proper gift from God: one in this way, yet another in that way. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version For I would that all men were even as myself: but every one hath his proper gift from God; one after this manner, and another after that. |
‘I wish before God,’ replied Paul, ‘that whether easily or with difficulty, not only you but all who listen to me today might become as I am #– #except for these chains.’
According to the grace given to us, we have different gifts: If prophecy, use it according to the proportion of one’s faith;
One and the same Spirit is active in all these, distributing to each person as he wills.
I say to the unmarried and to widows: It is good for them if they remain as I am.
For my part I have used none of these rights, nor have I written these things so that they may be applied in my case. For it would be better for me to die than for anyone to deprive me of my boast!
Don’t we have the right to be accompanied by a believing wife like the other apostles, the Lord’s brothers, and Cephas?