1 Corinthians 7:26 Parallel Translations

Because of the present crisis I believe it is good for people to remain as they are.(GOD'S WORD®)

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 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.

BBE:

In my opinion then, because of the present trouble, it is good for a man to keep as he is.

DBY:

I think then that this is good, on account of the present necessity, that it is good for a man to remain so as he is.

ERV:

I think therefore that this is good by reason of the present distress, namely, that it is good for a man to be as he is.

WEY:

I think then that, taking into consideration the distress which is now upon us, it is well for a man to remain as he is.

WBS:

I suppose therefore that this is good for the present distress, I say, that it is good for a man so to be.

WEB:

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.

YLT:

I suppose, therefore, this to be good because of the present necessity, that it is good for a man that the matter be thus: --

1 Corinthians 7:26 Cross References

XREF:

Luke 21:23 "Woe to those who are pregnant and to those who are nursing babies in those days; for there will be great distress upon the land and wrath to this people;

1 Corinthians 7:1 Now concerning the things about which you wrote, it is good for a man not to touch a woman.

1 Corinthians 7:8 But I say to the unmarried and to widows that it is good for them if they remain even as I.

2 Thessalonians 2:2 that you not be quickly shaken from your composure or be disturbed either by a spirit or a message or a letter as if from us, to the effect that the day of the Lord has come. (NASB ©1995)

Commentaries and Concordances

GSB:

7:26 I suppose therefore that {u} this is good for the {x} present distress, [I say], that [it is] good for a man so to be.
(u) To remain a virgin.
(x) For the necessity which the saints are daily subject to, who are continually tossed up and down, so that their estate may seem most unfit for marriage, were it not that the weakness of the flesh forced them to it.

PNT:

7:26 I suppose... for the present distress. The critical condition in which Christians were placed by the spirit of persecution which then prevailed.
[It is] good for a man so to be. To remain in the state he already is.

WES:

7:26-27 This is good for the present distress - While any church is under persecution. For a man to continue as he is - Whether married or unmarried. St. Paul does not here urge the present distress as a reason for celibacy, any more than for marriage; but for a man's not seeking to alter his state, whatever it be, but making the best of it.

MHC:

7:25-35 Considering the distress of those times, the unmarried state was best. Notwithstanding, the apostle does not condemn marriage. How opposite are those to the apostle Paul who forbid many to marry, and entangle them with vows to remain single, whether they ought to do so or not! He exhorts all Christians to holy indifference toward the world. As to relations; they must not set their hearts on the comforts of the state. As to afflictions; they must not indulge the sorrow of the world: even in sorrow the heart may be joyful. As to worldly enjoyments; here is not their rest. As to worldly employment; those that prosper in trade, and increase in wealth, should hold their possessions as though they held them not. As to all worldly concerns; they must keep the world out of their hearts, that they may not abuse it when they have it in their hands. All worldly things are show; nothing solid. All will be quickly gone. Wise concern about worldly interests is a duty; but to be full of care, to have anxious and perplexing care, is a sin. By this maxim the apostle solves the case whether it were advisable to marry. That condition of life is best for every man, which is best for his soul, and keeps him most clear of the cares and snares of the world. Let us reflect on the advantages and snares of our own condition in life; that we may improve the one, and escape as far as possible all injury from the other. And whatever cares press upon the mind, let time still be kept for the things of the Lord.

CONC:

Account Consideration Crisis Distress Matter Namely Necessity Opinion Present Reason Suppose Taking Thus Trouble View

Account Consideration Distress Good Matter Namely Necessity Opinion Present Reason Suppose Think Trouble View

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