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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: Greetings corin, Paul had been speaking what the Lord revealed to him prior to this statement. This time however he states "I (not the Lord) say to the rest of you". The directions he was about to give Jesus had not spoken directly about or was there anything written in the scriptures that addressed the question he had been asked, However we need to remember that the Spirit lived in Paul and it would probably be a good assumption that he was speaking from divine inspiration (1Co 7:6 But I speak this according to permission, not according to commandment). Indeed marriage is a great blessing to mankind. Our nature is fleshly and marriage can protect us from the sins of lust and fornication - there lies part of the blessing! And No! NO! and NO again - our spirituality is not determined by our marital status. Hope this helps. prayon |