Parallel Verses
Thomas Haweis New Testament
I think then that this is becoming, considering our present straits, that it is proper for a man to be thus.
New American Standard Bible
I think then that this is good in view of the
King James Version
I suppose therefore that this is good for the present distress, I say, that it is good for a man so to be.
Holman Bible
Therefore I consider this to be good because of the present distress: It is fine for a man to remain as he is.
International Standard Version
In view of the present crisis, I think it is prudent for a man to stay as he is.
A Conservative Version
I suppose therefore this to be good because of the present distress, that it is good for a man to be this way:
American Standard Version
I think therefore that this is good by reason of the distress that is upon us, namely, that it is good for a man to be as he is.
Amplified
I think then that because of the impending distress [that is, the pressure of the current trouble], it is good for a man to remain as he is.
An Understandable Version
So, because of the impending crisis, I think it is a good thing for a man to remain as he is.
Anderson New Testament
I think, then, that this is good for the present affliction that it is good for a man to be as he is.
Bible in Basic English
In my opinion then, because of the present trouble, it is good for a man to keep as he is.
Common New Testament
I think that in view of the present distress it is good for a person to remain as he is.
Daniel Mace New Testament
I think therefore it is best, considering the present distress, I say, it is best, for a single person to continue so still.
Darby Translation
I think then that this is good, on account of the present necessity, that it is good for a man to remain so as he is.
Godbey New Testament
But I consider this to be good on account of the present distress, that it is good for a man so to be.
Goodspeed New Testament
This, then, is my opinion in view of the present distress??hat it is a good thing for a man to remain just as he is.
John Wesley New Testament
I apprehend therefore, that this is good for the present distress, that it is good for a man to continue as he is.
Julia Smith Translation
I think therefore this to be good for the present necessity, that it is good for a man to be thus.
King James 2000
I suppose therefore that this is good for the present distress, I say, that it is good for a man so to be.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Therefore, I consider this to be good because of the impending distress, that [it is] good for a man to be thus.
Modern King James verseion
Then I think this is good, because of the present necessity; that it is good for a man to be so.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
I suppose that it is good for the present necessity. For it is good for a man so to be.
Moffatt New Testament
Well, what I think is this: that, considering the imminent distress in these days, it would be an excellent plan for you to remain just as you are.
Montgomery New Testament
I think then, that in view of the time of suffering now imminent, it is best for a man to remain as he is.
NET Bible
Because of the impending crisis I think it best for you to remain as you are.
New Heart English Bible
I think that it is good therefore, because of the distress that is on us, that it is good for a man to be as he is.
Noyes New Testament
I think, then, that it is well, on account of the impending distress, for a man to remain as he is.
Sawyer New Testament
I think then that this is good on account of the present necessity, because it is good for man to be so.
The Emphasized Bible
I consider this, then, to be, good, in the circumstances, by reason of the existing distress, - that it is, good for a man, so, to be:
Twentieth Century New Testament
I think, then, that, in view of the time of suffering that has now come upon us, what I have already said is best-that a man should remain as he is.
Webster
I suppose therefore that this is good for the present distress, I say, that it is good for a man so to be.
Weymouth New Testament
I think then that, taking into consideration the distress which is now upon us, it is well for a man to remain as he is.
Williams New Testament
Now this is my opinion in the light of the present distress: That it is a good thing for a man to remain as he is.
World English Bible
I think that it is good therefore, because of the distress that is on us, that it is good for a man to be as he is.
Worrell New Testament
I think, therefore, that this is good on account of the impending distress; namely, that it is good for a man to be thus.
Worsley New Testament
I think then, that it is---better on account of the present distress,---that it is better, I say,
Youngs Literal Translation
I suppose, therefore, this to be good because of the present necessity, that it is good for a man that the matter be thus: --
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References
Word Count of 37 Translations in 1 Corinthians 7:26
Verse Info
Context Readings
Concerning The Unmarried
25 Now concerning virgins, I have no commandment of the Lord; but I offer my opinion, as having obtained mercy from the Lord to be faithful. 26 I think then that this is becoming, considering our present straits, that it is proper for a man to be thus. 27 Art thou bound to a wife? seek not to be loosed. Art thou loosed from a wife? seek not a wife.
Phrases
Cross References
1 Corinthians 7:1
NOW with regard to those things concerning which ye have written unto me, it were good for a man not to touch a woman.
1 Corinthians 7:8
I say then to the unmarried and the widows, that it is becoming them if they abide as I am.
Luke 21:23
But wo to those who are big with child, and have infants at their breasts, in those days! for there shall be great distress on the earth, and wrath upon this people.
Matthew 24:19
But wo to those who are with child, and have an infant at their breasts in those days!
Luke 23:28-29
But Jesus turning to them, said, Daughters of Jerusalem, weep not for me, but for yourselves, and for your children.
1 Corinthians 7:28
But if thou shouldst marry, thou hast not sinned; and if a virgin marry, she hath not sinned; though such will have tribulation in the flesh; but I spare you.
1 Corinthians 7:35-38
Now I say this for your own advantage, and not that I should lay a snare in your way, but as what is seemly, and that you may wait on the Lord without distraction.
1 Peter 4:17
For now is the time when judgment is commencing at the house of God; and if it begin with us, what will be the end of those who obey not the gospel of God?