1 Corinthians 7:1

AMP: Now as to the matters of which you wrote: It is good (beneficial, advantageous) for a man not to touch a woman [outside marriage].

ASV: Now concerning the things whereof ye wrote: It is good for a man not to touch a woman.

BSB: Now for the matters you wrote about: It is good to abstain from sexual relations.

DARBY: But concerning the things of which ye have written [to me]: [It is] good for a man not to touch a woman;

DRA: Now concerning the thing whereof you wrote to me: It is good for a man not to touch a woman.

KJV: Now concerning the things whereof ye wrote unto me: It is good for a man not to touch a woman.

1 Corinthians 7:2

AMP: But because of [the temptation to participate in] sexual immorality, let each man have his own wife, and let each woman have her own husband.

ASV: But, because of fornications, let each man have his own wife, and let each woman have her own husband.

BSB: But because there is so much sexual immorality, each man should have his own wife, and each woman her own husband.

DARBY: but on account of fornications, let each have his own wife, and each [woman] have her own husband.

DRA: But for fear of fornication, let every man have his own wife, and let every woman have her own husband.

KJV: Nevertheless, to avoid fornication, let every man have his own wife, and let every woman have her own husband.

1 Corinthians 7:3

AMP: The husband must fulfill his [marital] duty to his wife [with good will and kindness], and likewise the wife to her husband.

ASV: Let the husband render unto the wife her due: and likewise also the wife unto the husband.

BSB: The husband should fulfill his marital duty to his wife, and likewise the wife to her husband.

DARBY: Let the husband render her due to the wife, and in like manner the wife to the husband.

DRA: Let the husband render the debt to his wife, and the wife also in like manner to the husband.

KJV: Let the husband render unto the wife due benevolence: and likewise also the wife unto the husband.

1 Corinthians 7:4

AMP: The wife does not have [exclusive] authority over her own body, but the husband shares with her; and likewise the husband does not have [exclusive] authority over his body, but the wife shares with him.

ASV: The wife hath not power over her own body, but the husband: and likewise also the husband hath not power over his own body, but the wife.

BSB: The wife does not have authority over her own body, but the husband. Likewise the husband does not have authority over his own body, but the wife.

DARBY: The wife has not authority over her own body, but the husband: in like manner also the husband has not authority over his own body, but the wife.

DRA: The wife hath not power of her own body, but the husband. And in like manner the husband also hath not power of his own body, but the wife.

KJV: The wife hath not power of her own body, but the husband: and likewise also the husband hath not power of his own body, but the wife.

1 Corinthians 7:5

AMP: Do not deprive each other [of marital rights], except perhaps by mutual consent for a time, so that you may devote yourselves [unhindered] to prayer, but come together again so that Satan will not tempt you [to sin] because of your lack of self-control.

ASV: Defraud ye not one the other, except it be by consent for a season, that ye may give yourselves unto prayer, and may be together again, that Satan tempt you not because of your incontinency.

BSB: Do not deprive each other, except by mutual consent and for a time, so you may devote yourselves to prayer. Then come together again, so that Satan will not tempt you through your lack of self-control.

DARBY: Defraud not one another, unless, it may be, by consent for a time, that ye may devote yourselves to prayer, and again be together, that Satan tempt you not because of your incontinency.

DRA: Defraud not one another, except, perhaps, by consent, for a time, that you may give yourselves to prayer; and return together again, lest Satan tempt you for your incontinency.

KJV: Defraud ye not one the other, except it be with consent for a time, that ye may give yourselves to fasting and prayer; and come together again, that Satan tempt you not for your incontinency.

1 Corinthians 7:6

AMP: But I am saying this as a concession, not as a command.

ASV: But this I say by way of concession, not of commandment.

BSB: I say this as a concession, not as a command.

DARBY: But this I say, as consenting [to], not as commanding [it].

DRA: But I speak this by indulgence, not by commandment.

KJV: But I speak this by permission, and not of commandment.

1 Corinthians 7:7

AMP: I wish that all the people were as I am; but each person has his own gift from God, one of this kind and one of that.

ASV: 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.

BSB: I wish that all men were as I am. But each man has his own gift from God; one has this gift, another has that.

DARBY: Now I wish all men to be even as myself: but every one has his own gift of God: one man thus, and another thus.

DRA: 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.

KJV: 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.

1 Corinthians 7:8

AMP: But I say to the unmarried and to the widows, [that as a practical matter] it is good if they remain [single and entirely devoted to the Lord] as I am.

ASV: But I say to the unmarried and to widows, It is good for them if they abide even as I.

BSB: Now to the unmarried and widows I say this: It is good for them to remain unmarried, as I am.

DARBY: But I say to the unmarried and to the widows, It is good for them that they remain even as I.

DRA: But I say to the unmarried, and to the widows: It is good for them if they so continue, even as I.

KJV: I say therefore to the unmarried and widows, It is good for them if they abide even as I.

1 Corinthians 7:9

AMP: But if they do not have [sufficient] self-control, they should marry; for it is better to marry than to burn with passion.

ASV: But if they have not continency, let them marry: for it is better to marry than to burn.

BSB: But if they cannot control themselves, let them marry. For it is better to marry than to burn with passion.

DARBY: But if they have not control over themselves, let them marry; for it is better to marry than to burn.

DRA: But if they do not contain themselves, let them marry. For it is better to marry than to be burnt.

KJV: But if they cannot contain, let them marry: for it is better to marry than to burn.

1 Corinthians 7:10

AMP: But to the married [believers] I give instructions—not I, but the Lord—that the wife is not to separate from her husband,

ASV: But unto the married I give charge, [yea] not I, but the Lord, That the wife depart not from her husband

BSB: To the married I give this command (not I, but the Lord): A wife must not separate from her husband.

DARBY: But to the married I enjoin, not *I*, but the Lord, Let not wife be separated from husband;

DRA: But to them that are married, not I but the Lord commandeth, that the wife depart not from her husband.

KJV: And unto the married I command, yet not I, but the Lord, Let not the wife depart from her husband:

1 Corinthians 7:11

AMP: (but even if she does leave him, let her remain single or else be reconciled to her husband) and that the husband should not leave his wife.

ASV: (but should she depart, let her remain unmarried, or else be reconciled to her husband); and that the husband leave not his wife.

BSB: But if she does, she must remain unmarried or else be reconciled to her husband. And a husband must not divorce his wife.

DARBY: (but if also she shall have been separated, let her remain unmarried, or be reconciled to her husband;) and let not husband leave wife.

DRA: And if she depart, that she remain unmarried, or be reconciled to her husband. And let not the husband put away his wife.

KJV: But and if she depart, let her remain unmarried, or be reconciled to her husband: and let not the husband put away his wife.

1 Corinthians 7:12

AMP: To the rest I declare—I, not the Lord [since Jesus did not discuss this]—that if any [believing] brother has a wife who does not believe [in Christ], and she consents to live with him, he must not leave her.

ASV: But to the rest say I, not the Lord: If any brother hath an unbelieving wife, and she is content to dwell with him, let him not leave her.

BSB: To the rest I say this (I, not the Lord): If a brother has an unbelieving wife and she is willing to live with him, he must not divorce her.

DARBY: But as to the rest, *I* say, not the Lord, If any brother have an unbelieving wife, and *she* consent to dwell with him, let him not leave her.

DRA: For to the rest I speak, not the Lord. If any brother hath a wife that believeth not, and she consent to dwell with him, let him not put her away.

KJV: But to the rest speak I, not the Lord: If any brother hath a wife that believeth not, and she be pleased to dwell with him, let him not put her away.

1 Corinthians 7:13

AMP: And if any [believing] woman has an unbelieving husband, and he consents to live with her, she must not leave him.

ASV: And the woman that hath an unbelieving husband, and he is content to dwell with her, let her not leave her husband.

BSB: And if a woman has an unbelieving husband and he is willing to live with her, she must not divorce him.

DARBY: And a woman who has an unbelieving husband, and he consents to dwell with her, let her not leave [her] husband.

DRA: And if any woman hath a husband that believeth not, and he consent to dwell with her, let her not put away her husband.

KJV: And the woman which hath an husband that believeth not, and if he be pleased to dwell with her, let her not leave him.

1 Corinthians 7:14

AMP: For the unbelieving husband is sanctified [that is, he receives the blessings granted] through his [Christian] wife, and the unbelieving wife is sanctified through her believing husband. Otherwise your children would be [ceremonially] unclean, but as it is they are holy.

ASV: For the unbelieving husband is sanctified in the wife, and the unbelieving wife is sanctified in the brother: else were your children unclean; but now are they holy.

BSB: For the unbelieving husband is sanctified through his believing wife, and the unbelieving wife is sanctified through her believing husband. Otherwise your children would be unclean, but now they are holy.

DARBY: For the unbelieving husband is sanctified in the wife, and the unbelieving wife is sanctified in the brother; since [otherwise] indeed your children are unclean, but now they are holy.

DRA: For the unbelieving husband is sanctified by the believing wife; and the unbelieving wife is sanctified by the believing husband: otherwise your children should be unclean; but now they are holy.

KJV: For the unbelieving husband is sanctified by the wife, and the unbelieving wife is sanctified by the husband: else were your children unclean; but now are they holy.

1 Corinthians 7:15

AMP: But if the unbelieving partner leaves, let him leave. In such cases the [remaining] brother or sister is not [spiritually or morally] bound. But God has called us to peace.

ASV: Yet if the unbelieving departeth, let him depart: the brother or the sister is not under bondage in such [cases]: but God hath called us in peace.

BSB: But if the unbeliever leaves, let him go. The believing brother or sister is not bound in such cases. God has called you to live in peace.

DARBY: But if the unbeliever go away, let them go away; a brother or a sister is not bound in such [cases], but God has called us in peace.

DRA: But if the unbeliever depart, let him depart. For a brother or sister is not under servitude in such cases. But God hath called us in peace.

KJV: But if the unbelieving depart, let him depart. A brother or a sister is not under bondage in such cases: but God hath called us to peace.

1 Corinthians 7:16

AMP: For how do you know, wife, whether you will save your husband [by leading him to Christ]? Or how do you know, husband, whether you will save your wife [by leading her to Christ]?

ASV: For how knowest thou, O wife, whether thou shalt save thy husband? Or how knowest thou, O husband, whether thou shalt save thy wife?

BSB: How do you know, wife, whether you will save your husband? Or how do you know, husband, whether you will save your wife?

DARBY: For what knowest thou, O wife, if thou shalt save thy husband? or what knowest thou, O husband, if thou shalt save thy wife?

DRA: For how knowest thou, O wife, whether thou shalt save thy husband ? Or how knowest thou, O man, whether thou shalt save thy wife ?

KJV: For what knowest thou, O wife, whether thou shalt save thy husband? or how knowest thou, O man, whether thou shalt save thy wife?

1 Corinthians 7:17

AMP: Only, let each one live the life which the Lord has assigned him, and to which God has called him [for each person is unique and is accountable for his choices and conduct, let him walk in this way]. This is the rule I make in all the churches.

ASV: Only, as the Lord hath distributed to each man, as God hath called each, so let him walk. And so ordain I in all the churches.

BSB: Regardless, each one should lead the life that the Lord has assigned to him and to which God has called him. This is what I prescribe in all the churches.

DARBY: However, as the Lord has divided to each, as God has called each, so let him walk; and thus I ordain in all the assemblies.

DRA: But as the Lord hath distributed to every one, as God hath called every one, so let him walk: and so in all churches I teach.

KJV: But as God hath distributed to every man, as the Lord hath called every one, so let him walk. And so ordain I in all churches.

1 Corinthians 7:18

AMP: Was anyone at the time of his calling [from God already] circumcised? He is not to become uncircumcised. Has anyone been called while uncircumcised? He is not to be circumcised. [Gal 5:1-3]

ASV: Was any man called being circumcised? Let him not become uncircumcised. Hath any been called in uncircumcision? Let him not be circumcised.

BSB: Was a man already circumcised when he was called? He should not become uncircumcised. Was a man still uncircumcised when called? He should not be circumcised.

DARBY: Has any one been called circumcised? let him not become uncircumcised: has any one been called in uncircumcision? let him not be circumcised.

DRA: Is any man called, being circumcised ? let him not procure uncircumcision. Is any man called in uncircumcision ? let him not be circumcised.

KJV: Is any man called being circumcised? let him not become uncircumcised. Is any called in uncircumcision? let him not be circumcised.

1 Corinthians 7:19

AMP: Circumcision is nothing, and uncircumcision is nothing, but what matters is keeping the commandments of God.

ASV: Circumcision is nothing, and uncircumcision is nothing; but the keeping of the commandments of God.

BSB: Circumcision is nothing and uncircumcision is nothing. Keeping God’s commandments is what counts.

DARBY: Circumcision is nothing, and uncircumcision is nothing; but keeping God's commandments.

DRA: Circumcision is nothing, and uncircumcision is nothing: but the observance of the commandments of God.

KJV: Circumcision is nothing, and uncircumcision is nothing, but the keeping of the commandments of God.

1 Corinthians 7:20

AMP: Each one should remain in the condition in which he was [when he was] called.

ASV: Let each man abide in that calling wherein he was called.

BSB: Each one should remain in the situation he was in when he was called.

DARBY: Let each abide in that calling in which he has been called.

DRA: Let every man abide in the same calling in which he was called.

KJV: Let every man abide in the same calling wherein he was called.

1 Corinthians 7:21

AMP: Were you a slave when you were called? Do not worry about that [since your status as a believer is equal to that of a freeborn believer]; but if you are able to gain your freedom, do that.

ASV: Wast thou called being a bondservant? Care not for it: nay, even if thou canst become free, use [it] rather.

BSB: Were you a slave when you were called? Do not let it concern you— but if you can gain your freedom, take the opportunity.

DARBY: Hast thou been called [being] a bondman, let it not concern thee; but and if thou canst become free, use [it] rather.

DRA: Wast thou called, being a bondman ? care not for it; but if thou mayest be made free, use it rather.

KJV: Art thou called being a servant? care not for it: but if thou mayest be made free, use it rather.

1 Corinthians 7:22

AMP: For he who was a slave when he was called in the Lord is a freedman of the Lord, likewise he who was free when he was called is a slave of Christ.

ASV: For he that was called in the Lord being a bondservant, is the Lord`s freedman: likewise he that was called being free, is Christ`s bondservant.

BSB: For he who was a slave when he was called by the Lord is the Lord’s freedman. Conversely, he who was a free man when he was called is Christ’s slave.

DARBY: For the bondman that is called in [the] Lord is the Lord's freedman; in like manner [also] the freeman being called is Christ's bondman.

DRA: For he that is called in the Lord, being a bondman, is the freeman of the Lord. Likewise he that is called, being free, is the bondman of Christ.

KJV: For he that is called in the Lord, being a servant, is the Lord’s freeman: likewise also he that is called, being free, is Christ’s servant.

1 Corinthians 7:23

AMP: You were bought with a price [a precious price paid by Christ]; do not become slaves to men [but to Christ].

ASV: Ye were bought with a price; become not bondservants of men.

BSB: You were bought at a price; do not become slaves of men.

DARBY: Ye have been bought with a price; do not be the bondmen of men.

DRA: You are bought with a price; be not made the bondslaves of men.

KJV: Ye are bought with a price; be not ye the servants of men.

1 Corinthians 7:24

AMP: Brothers, let each one remain with God in that condition in which he was [when he was] called.

ASV: Brethren, let each man, wherein he was called, therein abide with God.

BSB: Brothers, each one should remain in the situation he was in when God called him.

DARBY: Let each, wherein he is called, brethren, therein abide with God.

DRA: Brethren, let every man, wherein he was called, therein abide with God.

KJV: Brethren, let every man, wherein he is called, therein abide with God.

1 Corinthians 7:25

AMP: Now concerning the virgins [of marriageable age] I have no command of the Lord, but I give my opinion as one who by the Lord’s mercy is trustworthy.

ASV: Now concerning virgins I have no commandment of the Lord: but I give my judgment, as one that hath obtained mercy of the Lord to be trustworthy.

BSB: Now about virgins, I have no command from the Lord, but I give a judgment as one who by the Lord’s mercy is trustworthy.

DARBY: But concerning virgins, I have no commandment of [the] Lord; but I give my opinion, as having received mercy of [the] Lord to be faithful.

DRA: Now concerning virgins, I have no commandment of the Lord; but I give counsel, as having obtained mercy of the Lord, to be faithful.

KJV: Now concerning virgins I have no commandment of the Lord: yet I give my judgment, as one that hath obtained mercy of the Lord to be faithful.

1 Corinthians 7:26

AMP: I think then that because of the impending distress [that is, the pressure of the current trouble], it is good for a man to remain as he is.

ASV: I think therefore that this is good by reason of the distress that is upon us, [namely,] that it is good for a man to be as he is.

BSB: Because of the present crisis, I think it is good for a man to remain as he is.

DARBY: I think then that this is good, on account of the present necessity, that [it is] good for a man to remain so as he is.

DRA: I think therefore that this is good for the present necessity, that it is good for a man so to be.

KJV: I suppose therefore that this is good for the present distress, I say, that it is good for a man so to be.

1 Corinthians 7:27

AMP: Are you bound to a wife? Do not seek to be released. Are you unmarried? Do not seek a wife.

ASV: Art thou bound unto a wife? Seek not to be loosed. Art thou loosed from a wife? Seek not a wife.

BSB: Are you committed to a wife? Do not seek to be released. Are you free of commitment? Do not look for a wife.

DARBY: Art thou bound to a wife? seek not to be loosed; art thou free from a wife? do not seek a wife.

DRA: Art thou bound to a wife ? seek not to be loosed. Art thou loosed from a wife ? seek not a wife.

KJV: Art thou bound unto a wife? seek not to be loosed. Art thou loosed from a wife? seek not a wife.

1 Corinthians 7:28

AMP: But if you do marry, you have not sinned [in doing so]; and if a virgin marries, she has not sinned [in doing so]. Yet those [who marry] will have troubles (special challenges) in this life, and I am trying to spare you that.

ASV: But shouldest thou marry, thou hast not sinned; and if a virgin marry, she hath not sinned. Yet such shall have tribulation in the flesh: and I would spare you.

BSB: But if you do marry, you have not sinned. And if a virgin marries, she has not sinned. But those who marry will face troubles in this life, and I want to spare you this.

DARBY: But if thou shouldest also marry, thou hast not sinned; and if the virgin marry, they have not sinned: but such shall have tribulation in the flesh; but I spare you.

DRA: But if thou take a wife, thou hast not sinned. And if a virgin marry, she hath not sinned: nevertheless, such shall have tribulation of the flesh. But I spare you.

KJV: But and if thou marry, thou hast not sinned; and if a virgin marry, she hath not sinned. Nevertheless such shall have trouble in the flesh: but I spare you.

1 Corinthians 7:29

AMP: But I say this, believers: the time has been shortened, so that from now on even those who have wives should be as though they did not;

ASV: But this I say, brethren, the time is shortened, that henceforth both those that have wives may be as though they had none;

BSB: What I am saying, brothers, is that the time is short. From now on those who have wives should live as if they had none;

DARBY: But this I say, brethren, the time is straitened. For the rest, that they who have wives, be as not having [any]:

DRA: This therefore I say, brethren; the time is short; it remaineth, that they also who have wives, be as if they had none;

KJV: But this I say, brethren, the time is short: it remaineth, that both they that have wives be as though they had none;

1 Corinthians 7:30

AMP: and those who weep, as though they did not weep; and those who rejoice, as though they did not rejoice; and those who buy, as though they did not possess [anything];

ASV: and those that weep, as though they wept not; and those that rejoice, as though they rejoiced not; and those that buy, as though they possessed not;

BSB: those who weep, as if they did not; those who are joyful, as if they were not; those who make a purchase, as if they had nothing;

DARBY: and they that weep, as not weeping; and they that rejoice, as not rejoicing; and they that buy, as not possessing;

DRA: And they that weep, as though they wept not; and they that rejoice, as if they rejoiced not; and they that buy, as though they possessed not;

KJV: And they that weep, as though they wept not; and they that rejoice, as though they rejoiced not; and they that buy, as though they possessed not;

1 Corinthians 7:31

AMP: and those who use the world [taking advantage of its opportunities], as though they did not make full use of it. For the outward form of this world [its present social and material nature] is passing away.

ASV: and those that use the world, as not using it to the full: for the fashion of this world passeth away.

BSB: and those who use the things of this world, as if not dependent on them. For this world in its present form is passing away.

DARBY: and they that use the world, as not disposing of it as their own; for the fashion of this world passes.

DRA: And they that use this world, as if they used it not: for the fashion of this world passeth away.

KJV: And they that use this world, as not abusing it: for the fashion of this world passeth away.

1 Corinthians 7:32

AMP: But I want you to be free from concern. The unmarried man is concerned about the things of the Lord, how he may please the Lord;

ASV: But I would have you to be free from cares. He that is unmarried is careful for the things of the Lord, how he may please the Lord:

BSB: I want you to be free from concern. The unmarried man is concerned about the work of the Lord, how he can please the Lord.

DARBY: But I wish you to be without care. The unmarried cares for the things of the Lord, how he shall please the Lord;

DRA: But I would have you to be without solicitude. He that is without a wife, is solicitous for the things that belong to the Lord, how he may please God.

KJV: But I would have you without carefulness. He that is unmarried careth for the things that belong to the Lord, how he may please the Lord:

1 Corinthians 7:33

AMP: but the married man is concerned about worldly things, how he may please his wife,

ASV: but he that is married is careful for the things of the world, how he may please his wife,

BSB: But the married man is concerned about the affairs of this world, how he can please his wife,

DARBY: but he that has married cares for the things of the world, how he shall please his wife.

DRA: But he that is with a wife, is solicitous for the things of the world, how he may please his wife: and he is divided.

KJV: But he that is married careth for the things that are of the world, how he may please his wife.

1 Corinthians 7:34

AMP: and his interests are divided. The unmarried woman or the virgin is concerned about the matters of the Lord, how to be holy and set apart both in body and in spirit; but a married woman is concerned about worldly things, how she may please her husband.

ASV: and is divided. [So] also the woman that is unmarried and the virgin is careful for the things of the Lord, that she may be holy both in body and in spirit: but she that is married is careful for the things of the world, how she may please her husband.

BSB: and his interests are divided. The unmarried woman or virgin is concerned about the work of the Lord, how she can be holy in both body and spirit. But the married woman is concerned about the affairs of this world, how she can please her husband.

DARBY: There is a difference between the wife and the virgin. The unmarried cares for the things of the Lord, that she may be holy both in body and spirit; but she that has married cares for the things of the world, how she shall please her husband.

DRA: And the unmarried woman and the virgin thinketh on the things of the Lord, that she may be holy both in body and in spirit. But she that is married thinketh on the things of the world, how she may please her husband.

KJV: There is difference also between a wife and a virgin. The unmarried woman careth for the things of the Lord, that she may be holy both in body and in spirit: but she that is married careth for the things of the world, how she may please her husband.

1 Corinthians 7:35

AMP: Now I say this for your own benefit; not to restrict you, but to promote what is appropriate and secure undistracted devotion to the Lord.

ASV: And this I say for your own profit; not that I may cast a snare upon you, but for that which is seemly, and that ye may attend upon the Lord without distraction.

BSB: I am saying this for your own good, not to restrict you, but in order to promote proper decorum and undivided devotion to the Lord.

DARBY: But I say this for your own profit; not that I may set a snare before you, but for what [is] seemly, and waiting on the Lord without distraction.

DRA: And this I speak for your profit: not to cast a snare upon you; but for that which is decent, and which may give you power to attend upon the Lord, without impediment.

KJV: And this I speak for your own profit; not that I may cast a snare upon you, but for that which is comely, and that ye may attend upon the Lord without distraction.

1 Corinthians 7:36

AMP: But if any man thinks that he is not acting properly and honorably toward his virgin daughter, [by not permitting her to marry], if she is past her youth, and it must be so, let him do as he wishes, he does not sin; let her marry.

ASV: But if any man thinketh that he behaveth himself unseemly toward his virgin [daughter], if she be past the flower of her age, and if need so requireth, let him do what he will; he sinneth not; let them marry.

BSB: However, if someone thinks he is acting inappropriately toward his betrothed, and if she is beyond her youth and they ought to marry, let him do as he wishes; he is not sinning; they should get married.

DARBY: But if any one think that he behaves unseemly to his virginity, if he be beyond the flower of his age, and so it must be, let him do what he will, he does not sin: let them marry.

DRA: But if any man think that he seemeth dishonoured, with regard to his virgin, for that she is above the age, and it must so be: let him do what he will; he sinneth not, if she marry.

KJV: But if any man think that he behaveth himself uncomely toward his virgin, if she pass the flower of her age, and need so require, let him do what he will, he sinneth not: let them marry.

1 Corinthians 7:37

AMP: But the man who stands firmly committed in his heart, having no compulsion [to yield to his daughter’s request], and has authority over his own will, and has decided in his own heart to keep his own virgin [daughter from being married], he will do well.

ASV: But he that standeth stedfast in his heart, having no necessity, but hath power as touching in his own heart, to keep his own virgin [daughter], shall do well.

BSB: But the man who is firmly established in his heart and under no constraint, with control over his will and resolve in his heart not to marry the virgin, he will do well.

DARBY: But he who stands firm in his heart, having no need, but has authority over his own will, and has judged this in his heart to keep his own virginity, he does well.

DRA: For he that hath determined being steadfast in his heart, having no necessity, but having power of his own will; and hath judged this in his heart, to keep his virgin, doth well.

KJV: Nevertheless he that standeth stedfast in his heart, having no necessity, but hath power over his own will, and hath so decreed in his heart that he will keep his virgin, doeth well.

1 Corinthians 7:38

AMP: So then both the father who gives his virgin daughter in marriage does well, and he who does not give her in marriage will do better.

ASV: So then both he that giveth his own virgin [daughter] in marriage doeth well; and he that giveth her not in marriage shall do better.

BSB: So then, he who marries the virgin does well, but he who does not marry her does even better.

DARBY: So that he that marries himself does well; and he that does not marry does better.

DRA: Therefore, both he that giveth his virgin in marriage, doth well; and he that giveth her not, doth better.

KJV: So then he that giveth her in marriage doeth well; but he that giveth her not in marriage doeth better.

1 Corinthians 7:39

AMP: A wife is bound [to her husband by law] as long as he lives. But if her husband dies, she is free to marry whomever she wishes, only [provided that he too is] in the Lord.

ASV: A wife is bound for so long time as her husband liveth; but if the husband be dead, she is free to be married to whom she will; only in the Lord.

BSB: A wife is bound to her husband as long as he lives. But if her husband dies, she is free to marry anyone she wishes, as long as he belongs to the Lord.

DARBY: A wife is bound for whatever time her husband lives; but if the husband be fallen asleep, she is free to be married to whom she will, only in [the] Lord.

DRA: A woman is bound by the law as long as her husband liveth; but if her husband die, she is at liberty: let her marry to whom she will; only in the Lord.

KJV: The wife is bound by the law as long as her husband liveth; but if her husband be dead, she is at liberty to be married to whom she will; only in the Lord.

1 Corinthians 7:40

AMP: But in my opinion a widow is happier if she stays as she is. And I think that I also have the Spirit of God [in this matter].

ASV: But she is happier if she abide as she is, after my judgment: and I think that I also have the Spirit of God.

BSB: In my judgment, however, she is happier if she remains as she is. And I think that I too have the Spirit of God.

DARBY: But she is happier if she so remain, according to my judgment; but I think that *I* also have God's Spirit.

DRA: But more blessed shall she be, if she so remain, according to my counsel; and I think that I also have the spirit of God.

KJV: But she is happier if she so abide, after my judgment: and I think also that I have the Spirit of God.

1 Corinthians 7

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