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1 Corinthians 7:39

1 Corinthians 7:40-1964 bbe — But it will be better for her to keep as she is, in my opinion: and it seems to me that I have the Spirit of God.

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"But it will be better for her to keep as she is, in my opinion: and it seems to me that I have the Spirit of God."

— 1 Corinthians 7:40-1964, Bible in Basic English

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1 Corinthians 7 — Context

37

But the man who is strong in mind and purpose, who is not forced but has control over his desires, does well if he comes to the decision to keep her a virgin.

38

So then, he who gets married to his virgin does well, and he who keeps her unmarried does better.

39

It is right for a wife to be with her husband as long as he is living; but when her husband is dead, she is free to be married to another; but only to a Christian.

40

But it will be better for her to keep as she is, in my opinion: and it seems to me that I have the Spirit of God.

1 Corinthians 7:40-1964 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Corinthians 7:40-1964 say?
1 Corinthians 7:40-1964 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “But it will be better for her to keep as she is, in my opinion: and it seems to me that I have the Spirit of God.”
Where is 1 Corinthians 7:40-1964 in the Bible?
1 Corinthians 7:40-1964 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 Corinthians, chapter 7, verses 40–1964.
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 7:40-1964.
What translation should I read 1 Corinthians 7:40-1964 in?
1 Corinthians 7:40-1964 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 7:40-1964?
1 Corinthians 7:40-1964 reads (BBE): “But it will be better for her to keep as she is, in my opinion: and it seems to me that I have the Spirit of God.” 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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