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. "
— 1 Corinthians 7:26, American Standard Version
“I suppose therefore that this is good for the present distress, I say, that it is good for a man so to be.”
“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.”
“Because of the impending crisis I think it best for you to remain as you are.”
“I think therefore that this is good for the present necessity: that it is good for a man so to be.”
“In my opinion then, because of the present trouble, it is good for a man to keep as he is.”
“I suppose therefore that this is good for the present distress, I say, that it is good for a man so to be.”
Ye were bought with a price; become not bondservants of men.
Brethren, let each man, wherein he was called, therein abide with God.
Now concerning virgins I have no commandment of the Lord: but I give my judgment, as one that hath obtained mercy of the Lord to be trustworthy.
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.
Art thou bound unto a wife? seek not to be loosed. Art thou loosed from a wife? seek not a wife.
But shouldest thou marry, thou hast not sinned; and if a virgin marry, she hath not sinned. Yet such shall have tribulation in the flesh: and I would spare you.
But this I say, brethren, the time is shortened, that henceforth both those that have wives may be as though they had none;