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NASB | 1 Corinthians 7:8 ¶ But I say to the unmarried and to widows that it is good for them if they remain even as I. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Corinthians 7:8 ¶ But I say to the unmarried and to the widows, [that as a practical matter] it is good if they remain [single and entirely devoted to the Lord] as I am. |
Subject: Was Paul single or married? |
Bible Note: Well, Paul was suggesting that it is better to remain single so you can tend to God's business. He said he was speaking by permission and not by commandment so he wasn't going against God. The whole chapter talks about that saying if you can, it's better to remain single, but if you can't then it's better to get married. For it is better to marry than to burn. Sal |