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1 Corinthians 7:40
40But she is happier if she so remain, according to my judgment; but I think that I also have 1God's Spirit.
1 Corinthians 7:40 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)But she is happier if she so abide, after my judgment: and I think also that I have the Spirit of God.
- New International Version (NIV)In my judgment, she is happier if she stays as she is—and I think that I too have the Spirit of God.
- English Standard Version (ESV)Yet in my judgment she is happier if she remains as she is. And I think that I too have the Spirit of God.
- New King James Version (NKJV)But she is happier if she remains as she is, according to my judgment—and I think I also have the Spirit of God.
Context of 1 Corinthians 7:40
38So that he that marries himself does well; and he that does not marry does better. 39A 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. But she is happier if she so remain, according to my judgment; but I think that I also have God's Spirit.
Read all of 1 Corinthians 71 Corinthians 7:40 word by word
μακαριωτέρα δέ ἐστιν ἐὰν οὕτως μείνῃ, κατὰ τὴν ἐμὴν γνώμην· δοκῶ δὲ κἀγὼ πνεῦμα θεοῦ ἔχειν.¶Read the interlinear
Cross-references for 1 Corinthians 7:40
- 1 Corinthians 7:1But concerning the things of which ye have written [to me]: [It is] good for a man not to touch a woman;
- 1 Corinthians 7:25But concerning virgins, I have no commandment of [the] Lord; but I give my opinion, as having received mercy of [the] Lord to be faithful.
- 1 Corinthians 9:1Am I not free? am I not an apostle? have I not seen Jesus our Lord? are not ye my work in [the] Lord?
- 1 Corinthians 14:36Did the word of God go out from you, or did it come to you only?
- 2 Corinthians 10:8For and if I should boast even somewhat more abundantly of our authority, which the Lord has given [to us] for building up and not for your overthrowing, I shall not be put to shame;
- 2 Corinthians 12:11I have become a fool; ye have compelled me; for I ought to have been commended by you; for I have been nothing behind those who were in surpassing degree apostles, if also I am nothing.
- 1 Thessalonians 4:8He therefore that [in this] disregards [his brother], disregards, not man, but God, who has given also his Holy Spirit to you.
- 2 Peter 3:15and account the longsuffering of our Lord [to be] salvation; according as our beloved brother Paul also has written to you according to the wisdom given to him,
Commentaries on 1 Corinthians 7:40
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 40But she is happier if she so abide - If she continue in her widowhood because of the present distress; for this must always be taken in, that consistency in the apostle's reasoning may be preserved. If this were not understood, how could St. Paul tell the widow that it would be more happy for her to continue in her widowhood than to remarry? She who had tried both the state of celibacy and the state of marriage could certainly best tell which was most for…Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 40If she so abide - If she remain a widow even if she could be married to a Christian. After my judgment - In my opinion; 1 Corinthians 7:25. And I think also that I have the Spirit of God - Macknight and others suppose that this phrase implies entire certainty; and that Paul means to affirm that in this he was clear that he was under the influence of inspiration. He appeals for the use of the term ( ͂ dōkō) to Mark 10:32; Luke 8:18; 1 Corinthians 4:9; 1…Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 36-40Verses 36-40 The apostle is thought to give advice here about the disposal of children in marriage. In this view, the general meaning is plain. Children should seek and follow the directions of their parents as to marriage. And parents should consult their children's wishes; and not reckon they have power to do with them, and dictate just as they please, without reason. The whole is closed with advice to widows. Second marriages are not unlawful, so that…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 1-40Paul often says that true Christians, as servants of Christ, belong completely to Christ for his service. Because of this, he suggests Christians stay single. However, he admits that getting married is not a sin.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 4040. happier--(1Co 7:1, 28, 34, 35). I think also--"I also think"; just as you Corinthians and your teachers think much of your opinions, so I also give my opinion by inspiration; so in 1Co 7:25, "my judgment" or opinion. Think does not imply doubt, but often a matter of well-grounded assurance (Joh 5:39).Read the comment
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Commentaries on 1 Corinthians 7
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Illustrated New Testament
- Burkitt’s Expository Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Family Bible Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- The People’s New Testament
- Robertson’s Word Pictures
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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