1 Corinthians 7:40

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Summary

1 Corinthians 7:40

But she is happier if she so abide, after my judgment: and I think also that I have the Spirit of God.

She

1 Corinthians 7:1

I think

2 Peter 3:15

General references

Job 32:10

Matthew 19:10

Bible References

She

Now with regard to the issues you wrote about: "It is good for a man not to have sexual relations with a woman."

I think

With regard to the question about people who have never married, I have no command from the Lord, but I give my opinion as one shown mercy by the Lord to be trustworthy.

Am I not free? Am I not an apostle? Have I not seen Jesus our Lord? Are you not my work in the Lord?

Did the word of God begin with you, or did it come to you alone?

For if I boast somewhat more about our authority that the Lord gave us for building you up and not for tearing you down, I will not be ashamed of doing so.

I have become a fool. You yourselves forced me to do it, for I should have been commended by you. For I lack nothing in comparison to those "super-apostles," even though I am nothing.

Consequently the one who rejects this is not rejecting human authority but God, who gives his Holy Spirit to you.

And regard the patience of our Lord as salvation, just as also our dear brother Paul wrote to you, according to the wisdom given to him,

General references

Therefore I say, 'Listen to me. I, even I, will explain what I know.'

The disciples said to him, "If this is the case of a husband with a wife, it is better not to marry!"