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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. |
Bible Question:
I've got a historical question that I'd like to throw out there. It is understood in scripture that Paul was not married. As he said in 1 Corin 7:7 he would that all men would be as he was. Being single is implied here. Now, Paul as we know was Saul of Tarsus who was a Pharisee. My understanding of the Pharisees is that in order to be a Pharisee, you must be married. So either I'm wrong in assuming that Paul was a Pharisee, wrong in assuming that you must be married to be a Pharisee or I'm misreading the scripture. Does anyone know where I could find an answer? |
Bible Answer: Bronx, It is thought that Paul was a widower.Paul believed that if single, one would have more time to devote to the Lord.Scripture is not clear in whether or not Paul was married or not. Its important to know whether God wants people to remain single. The sex drive is a powerful thing and could lead to sin. |