Parallel Verses
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.
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:
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.
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.
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 Concerning unmarried women I have no command to give you from the Lord; but I offer you my opinion, which is that of a man who, through the Lord's mercy, is deserving of your confidence. 26 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. 27 Are you bound to a wife? Do not seek to get free. Are you free from the marriage bond? Do not seek for a wife.
Phrases
Cross References
1 Corinthians 7:1
I now deal with the subjects mentioned in your letter. It is well for a man to abstain altogether from marriage.
1 Corinthians 7:8
But I tell the unmarried, and women who are widows, that it is well for them to remain as I am.
Luke 21:23
"Alas for the women who at that time are with child or who have infants; for there will be great distress in the land, and anger towards this People.
Matthew 24:19
And alas for the women who at that time are with child or have infants!
Luke 23:28-29
But Jesus turned towards them and said, "Daughters of Jerusalem, weep not for me, but weep for yourselves and for your children.
1 Corinthians 7:28
Yet if you marry, you have not sinned; and if a maiden marries, she has not sinned. Such people, however, will have outward trouble. But I am for sparing you.
1 Corinthians 7:35-38
Thus much I say in your own interest; not to lay a trap for you, but to help towards what is becoming, and enable you to wait on the Lord without distraction.
1 Peter 4:17
For the time has come for judgement to begin, and to begin at the house of God; and if it begins with us, what will be the end of those who reject God's Good News?