1 Corinthians 7:26 asv — 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…

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

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1 Corinthians 7 — Context

23

Ye were bought with a price; become not bondservants of men.

24

Brethren, let each man, wherein he was called, therein abide with God.

25

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.

26

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.

27

Art thou bound unto a wife? seek not to be loosed. Art thou loosed from a wife? seek not a wife.

28

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.

29

But this I say, brethren, the time is shortened, that henceforth both those that have wives may be as though they had none;

1 Corinthians 7:26 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Corinthians 7:26 say?
1 Corinthians 7:26 in the American Standard Version reads: “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. ”
Where is 1 Corinthians 7:26 in the Bible?
1 Corinthians 7:26 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 Corinthians, chapter 7, verse 26.
Who wrote 1 Corinthians?
1 Corinthians is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle. It was written c. AD 55.
What is the book of 1 Corinthians about?
Paul writes to a gifted but fractured church wrestling with divisions, sexual sin, lawsuits, marriage questions, food offered to idols, and disorder in worship. Through every issue he points back to the cross, the Spirit, and the resurrection — and gives us the church's greatest chapter on love.
What are the major themes of 1 Corinthians?
1 Corinthians explores themes including Unity, Cross, Spiritual Gifts, Love, Resurrection. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Corinthians 7:26.
What translation should I read 1 Corinthians 7:26 in?
1 Corinthians 7:26 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Corinthians 7:26?
1 Corinthians 7:26 reads (ASV): “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. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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