4 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. Stay, and labour heartily for the conversion of thy relative. Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural. 21Art thou called being a servant? . 4 The wife does not have authority over her own body, but the husband does. seeke not a wife. 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. A human being. YouVersion uses cookies to personalize your experience. 1 Corinthians 7 (KJV) - But as God hath distributed 15 But if the vnbeleeuing depart, let him depart. 27Are you bound to a wife? 11But and if she depart, let her remain unmarried, or be reconciled to her husband: and let not the husband put away his wife. 33But a married man is concerned about the affairs of this worldhow he can please his wife 34and his interests are divided. 34 There is difference also between a wife and a virgin: the vnmaried woman careth for the things of the Lord, that shee may be holy, both in body and in spirit: but she that is married, careth for the things of the worlde, how shee may please her husband. 3 Let the husband render to his wife the affection due her, and likewise also the wife to her husband. Away, in various senses. Summary Summary of the Book of 1 Corinthians This summary of the book of 1 Corinthians provides information about the title, author (s), date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the Book of 1 Corinthians. Try it free today. Art thou loosed from a wife? Resources Hebrew/Greek Your Content 1 Corinthians 7:1 King James Version 7 Now concerning the things whereof ye wrote unto me: It is good for a man not to touch a woman. 14The husband who doesnt believe belongs to God because of his wife, and the wife who doesnt believe belongs to God because of her husband. seek not a wife. Berean Greek Bible New Testament - PDF. 1 Corinthians 12:11 But all these worketh that one and the selfsame Spirit, dividing to every man severally as he will. 40But she is happier if she so abide, after my judgment: and I think also that I have the Spirit of God. 30And 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; He should not become uncircumcised. But I say this as a concession, not as a commandment. 7 Now for the matters you wrote about: "It is good for a man not to have sexual relations with a woman." 2 But since sexual immorality is occurring, each man should have sexual relations with his own wife, and each woman with her own husband. But that contagion of impurity might spread to the inward parts. . 1 Corinthians 7 | KJV Bible | YouVersion (U) Keeping Gods commands is what counts. 1 Corinthians 7 KJV;NKJV - Now concerning the things whereof ye - Bible 8I say therefore to the unmarried and widows, It is good for them if they abide even as I. . let him not become uncircumcised. A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. 10To the married I give this command (not I, but the Lord): A wife must not separate from her husband. Change of condition ought only to be made after careful consideration, and on probable grounds, that it will be to advantage in our spiritual concerns.Commentary by Matthew Henry, 1710. New American Standard Bible The brother or sister isnt tied down in these circumstances. 18 Is any man called being circumcised? 2 Corinthians 1:20 For all the promises of God in him are yea, and in him Amen, unto the glory of God by us. New Living Translation But I wish everyone were single, just as I am. All rights reserved. 28 But and if thou marry, thou hast not sinned, and if a virgin marry, shee hath not sinned: neuerthelesse, such shall haue trouble in the flesh: but I spare you. 3Let the husband render unto the wife due benevolence: and likewise also the wife unto the husband. 20Each person should stay in the situation they were in when they were called. (AM) But if her husband dies, she is free to marry anyone she wishes, but he must belong to the Lord. The two thoughts--idolatry and impurity--were inextricably blended in his mind. 14For 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. care not for it: but if thou mayest be made free, use it rather. 7I wish all people were like me, but each has a particular gift from God: one has this gift, and another has that one. Matthew 19:11,12 But he said unto them, All men cannot receive this saying, save they to whom it is given. 10 And vnto the married, I command, yet not I, but the Lord, Let not the wife depart from her husband: 11 But and if shee depart, let her remaine vnmaried, or be reconciled to her husband: and let not the husband put away his wife. It is the duty of every Christian to be content with his lot, and to conduct himself in his rank and place as becomes a Christian. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. By this maxim the apostle solves the case whether it were advisable to marry. 19Circumcision is nothing and uncircumcision is nothing, but keeping the commandments of God is what matters. 29But this I say, brethren, the time is short: it remaineth, that both they that have wives be as though they had none; 30And 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; 31And they that use this world, as not abusing it: for the fashion of this world passeth away. In every state and relation the Lord has called us to peace; and every thing should be done to promote harmony, as far as truth and holiness will permit.17-24 The rules of Christianity reach every condition; and in every state a man may live so as to be a credit to it. 4The 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. Methodist writer Joseph Benson comments: The letter of the Corinthian believers to which the apostle alludes here, and in which it appears they put [diverse] questions to him, hath long been lost, a circumstance to be much regretted; for had it been preserved, it would doubtless have illustrated many passages of the two epistles to the Corinthians, which are now obscure because we are ignorant of the matters to which the apostle alludes in these passages. If you are divorced, dont try to find a spouse. We are bound, as much as in us lies, to live peaceably with all men, #Ro 12:18|, therefore to promote the peace and comfort of our nearest relatives, though unbelievers. 7Now, about what you wrote: Its good for a man not to have sex with a woman. 2Each man should have his own wife, and each woman should have her own husband because of sexual immorality. 1C iC 1Cor i cor icor). But every man hath his proper gift of God, one after this manner, and another after that. (AK) They should get married. How long shall thy vain thoughts lodge within thee? NIV The very fact that you have lawsuits among you means you have been completely defeated already. . 21If you were a slave when you were called, dont let it bother you. 1 Corinthians 7 NIV - Concerning Married Life - Bible Gateway 24Brothers and sisters, each person, as responsible to God, should remain in the situation they were in when God called them.(Z). 7For I would that all men were even as I myself. 27Art thou bound unto a wife? From charizomai; a gratuity, i.e. One after this manner, and another after that. Nevertheless such will have trouble in the flesh, but I would spare you. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out. 33But a married man is concerned about the worlds concernshow he can please his wife. 3 Let the husband render vnto the wife due beneuolence: and likewise also the wife vnto the husband. Let him not be circumcised. 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. 7 Now concerning the matters about which you wrote: "It is good for a man not to have sexual relations with a woman." 2 But because of the temptation to sexual immorality, each man should have his own wife and each woman her own husband. And so I [a]ordain in all the churches. Proverbs 20:9 Who can say, I have made my heart clean, I am pure from my sin? 22 For he that is called in the Lord, being a seruant, is the Lords free man: likewise also hee that is called being free, is Christs seruant. As to all worldly concerns; they must keep the world out of their hearts, that they may not abuse it when they have it in their hands. 35I am saying this for your own good, not to restrict you, but that you may live in a right way in undivided(AJ) devotion to the Lord. Catholic Public Domain Version - PDF. 28 But and if thou marry, thou hast not sinned; and if a virgin marry, she hath not sinned. Corinth in the Time of Paul (10-16) Persons, in any fixed station, should usually abide in that. King James Version (KJV). And whatever cares press upon the mind, let time still be kept for the things of the Lord.36-40 The apostle is thought to give advice here about the disposal of children in marriage. 25Now 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. As to worldly employment; those that prosper in trade, and increase in wealth, should hold their possessions as though they held them not. 27Art thou bound unto a wife? (AF) From now on those who have wives should live as if they do not; 30those who mourn, as if they did not; those who are happy, as if they were not; those who buy something, as if it were not theirs to keep; 31those who use the things of the world, as if not engrossed in them. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. The whole is closed with advice to widows. But married people will have a hard time, and Im trying to spare you that. showing it to be a remedy against sinful desires. BEST VALUE in digital Bible study. And so ordain I in all churches. let him not be circumcised. Common English Bible (CEB). In this view, the general meaning is plain. 39The 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. Find answers to your Bible questions with Bible Gateway Plus. Darby Bible Translation - PDF. 1 Corinthians 6:20 For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God's. In, on, among. Read full chapter 1 Corinthians 7:1 in all English translations 1 Corinthians 6 1 Corinthians 8 King James Version (KJV) Public Domain Bible Gateway Recommends let him not be circumcised. It is authored by Paul the Apostle and Sosthenes in Ephesus. In our choice of relations, and change of conditions, we should always be guided by the fear of God, and the laws of God, and act in dependence on the providence of God. He that is unmarried careth for the things that belong to the Lord, how he may please the Lord: 39 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. 12But 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. Matthew 5:48 Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect. 26 I suppose therefore that this is good for the present distress, I say, that it is good for a man so to be. It is authored by Paul the Apostle and Sosthenes in Ephesus . In that manner. 30those who weep as though they did not weep, those who rejoice as though they did not rejoice, those who buy as though they did not possess, Blue Letter Bible offers several daily devotional readings in order to help you refocus on Christ and the Gospel of His peace and righteousness. But every man hath his proper gift of God, one after this manner, and another after that. 1 Corinthians 7 | KJV Bible | YouVersion But God has called us to peace. Bible App Bible App for Kids. 8I say therefore to the unmarried and widows, it is good for them if they abide even as I.