1 Corinthians 7:40 Parallel Translations

However, she will be more blessed if she stays as she is. That is my opinion, and I think that I, too, have God's Spirit.(GOD'S WORD®)

KJV:

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

ASV:

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

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.

DBY:

But she is happier if she so remain, according to my judgment; but I think that I also have God's Spirit.

ERV:

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

WEY:

But in my judgement, her state is a more enviable one if she remains as she is; and I also think that I have the Spirit of God.

WBS:

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

WEB:

But she is happier if she stays as she is, in my judgment, and I think that I also have God's Spirit.

YLT:

and she is happier if she may so remain -- according to my judgment; and I think I also have the Spirit of God.

1 Corinthians 7:40 Cross References

XREF:

1 Corinthians 7:6 But this I say by way of concession, not of command.

1 Corinthians 7:25 Now concerning virgins I have no command of the Lord, but I give an opinion as one who by the mercy of the Lord is trustworthy. (NASB ©1995)

Commentaries and Concordances

PNT:

7:40 But she is happier if she so abide, after my judgment. In his judgment, and in the conditions then prevailing, she will consult her happiness by remaining a widow. It is not only his judgment, but the Spirit seems to point the same lesson. 1Ti 5:14 might be supposed to conflict with this, but it does not, when we remember that Paul's advice here is due to prevailing circumstances. The question of marriage or remarriage is one of prudential considerations.

WES:

7:40 I also - As well as any of you. Have the Spirit of God - Teaching me all things This does not imply any doubt; but the strongest certainty of it, together with a reproof of them for calling it in question. Whoever, therefore, would conclude from hence, that St. Paul was not certain he had the Spirit of Christ, neither understands the true import of the words, nor considers how expressly he lays claim to the Spirit, both in this epistle, 1Co 2:16, 14:37, and the other. 2Co 13:3. Indeed, it may be doubted whether the word here and elsewhere translated think, does not always imply the fullest and strongest assurance. See 1Cor 10:12.

MHC:

7:36-40 The apostle is thought to give advice here about the disposal of children in marriage. In this view, the general meaning is plain. Children should seek and follow the directions of their parents as to marriage. And parents should consult their children's wishes; and not reckon they have power to do with them, and dictate just as they please, without reason. The whole is closed with advice to widows. Second marriages are not unlawful, so that it is kept in mind, to marry in the Lord. In our choice of relations, and change of conditions, we should always be guided by the fear of God, and the laws of God, and act in dependence on the providence of God. Change of condition ought only to be made after careful consideration, and on probable grounds, that it will be to advantage in our spiritual concerns.

CONC:

Abide Better Enviable God's Happier Judgement Judgment Opinion Remains Seems Spirit State Stays

Abide Better God's Happier Judgement Judgment Opinion Seems Spirit State Stays Think

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