1 Corinthians 7:7 - Revised Standard Version I wish that all were as I myself am. But each has his own special gift from God, one of one kind and one of another. 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. |
And Paul said, “Whether short or long, I would to God that not only you but also all who hear me this day might become such as I am—except for these chains.”
Having gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us use them: if prophecy, in proportion to our faith;
All these are inspired by one and the same Spirit, who apportions to each one individually as he wills.
To the unmarried and the widows I say that it is well for them to remain single as I do.
But I have made no use of any of these rights, nor am I writing this to secure any such provision. For I would rather die than have any one deprive me of my ground for boasting.
Do we not have the right to be accompanied by a wife, as the other apostles and the brothers of the Lord and Cephas?