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NASB | 1 Corinthians 7:1 Now concerning the things about which you wrote, it is good for a man not to touch a woman. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Corinthians 7:1 Now as to the matters of which you wrote: It is good (beneficial, advantageous) for a man not to touch a woman [outside marriage]. |
Bible Question:
1 Corinthians 7:1 to at least verse 6 is PURELY OPINION of Paul so it will fits the verses in Genesis ? 1. 1 Corinthians 7:1 Now concerning the things about which you wrote, it is good for a man not to touch a woman. 2. 1 Corinthians 7:12 where Paul says, "But to the rest speak I(Paul) NOT the Lord." 3. God did DECLARE at creation that "it is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him an help fit for him" (Gen. 2:18). Marriage was instituted by God and is the norm for society; it is a great blessing to mankind ? SPIRITUAL is not determined by one's marital status ? |
Bible Answer: Dear Corin, The Holy Spirit inspired the words of Paul. The words of Paul are every bit as authorative as the words of Jesus Christ or the words of God Himself. "ALL Scripture is breathed out by God" (2 Timothy 3:16a ESV, my emphasis) It is a great mistake to attribute a higher value to one passage of Scripture over another. "The words of the LORD are pure words, like silver refined in a furnace on the ground, purified seven times." (Psalms 12:6) In Him, Docn |