1 Corinthians 7:26 “Because of the present crisis, I think it is good for a man to remain…”

1 Corinthians 7:26

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

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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

World English Bible

Therefore I think that because of the distress that is on us, it’s good for a man to remain as he is.

American Standard Version

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.

Geneva Bible 1599

I suppose then this to bee good for the present necessitie: I meane that it is good for a man so to be.

Darby Translation

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.

Young's Literal Translation

I suppose, therefore, this to be good because of the present necessity, that [it is] good for a man that the matter be thus: —

Bible in Basic English

In my opinion then, because of the present trouble, it is good for a man to keep as he is.

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Cross references

“that”

1 Corinthians 7:1 1 Corinthians 7:8 1 Peter 4:17 1 Corinthians 7:28 1 Corinthians 7:35–38 Jeremiah 16:2–4

1 Corinthians 7:1 · BSB

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

1 Corinthians 7:8 · BSB

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

1 Peter 4:17 · BSB

For it is time for judgment to begin with the family of God; and if it begins with us, what will the outcome be for those who disobey the gospel of God?

1 Corinthians 7:28 · 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.

1 Corinthians 7:35–38 · 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.

Jeremiah 16:2–4 · BSB

“You must not marry or have sons or daughters in this place.”

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

25Now about virgins, I have no command from the Lord, but I give a judgment as one who by the Lord’s mercy is trustworthy.

27Are you committed to a wife? Do not seek to be released. Are you free of commitment? Do not look for a wife.

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