1 Corinthians 7
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1 Corinthians 7:25-29

25With regard to the question about people who have never married, I have no command from the Lord, but I give my opinion as one shown mercy by the Lord to be trustworthy.

26Because of the impending crisis I think it best for you to remain as you are.

27The one bound to a wife should not seek divorce. The one released from a wife should not seek marriage.

28But if you marry, you have not sinned. And if a virgin marries, she has not sinned. But those who marry will face difficult circumstances, and I am trying to spare you such problems.

29And I say this, brothers and sisters: The time is short. So then those who have wives should be as those who have none,

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