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1 Corinthians 7:26 KJV
1 Corinthians · chapter 7 · verse 26
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 7:26 · King James Version
1 Corinthians 7:26 in context
24Brethren, let every man, wherein he is called, therein abide with God.
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.
26I suppose therefore that this is good for the present distress, I say, that it is good for a man so to be.
27Art thou bound unto a wife? seek not to be loosed. Art thou loosed from a wife? seek not a wife.
28But 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.
Commentary
Key words (Strong's)
- distressanagkēnecessity, imposed either by the circumstances, or by law of duty regarding to one s…G318 →
- supposenomizōto hold by custom or usage, own as a custom or usage, to follow a custom or usage, it is…G3543 →
- presentenistēmito place in or among, to put in, to be upon, impend, threaten, close at hand, presentG1764 →
- goodkalosbeautiful, handsome, excellent, eminent, choice, surpassing, precious, useful, suitable…G2570 →
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The apostle here resumes his discourse, and gives directions to virgins how to act, concerning which we may take notice, I. Of the manner wherein he introduces them: "Now concerning virgins I have no commandment of the Lord, Co1 7:25.
— Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on verses 25-35