Paul spends a great deal of time talking about the Single Life: Are you aware of the fact that one out of every three adults in the U.S. Lowell Johnson calls chapter 7 "THE HIGHWAY OF HELPFULNESS FOR THE SINGLE LIFE." Keep in mind that in chapter 7, Paul does not deal with the whole area of marriage – rather he deals only with the specific questions that they asked concerning marriages.
Christians Married to Unsaved Partners (7:10–24) III. In this chapter, Paul discusses the problems of three groups of believers. I. Wiersbe - As you read this chapter, keep in mind: (1) that Corinth was noted for its immorality and lack of standards for the home (2) that Paul was dealing with local problems that we may not face in the same way today (3) that it was a time of persecution for the Christians (v. I agree wholeheartedly with Utley's comment that "It is very difficult to interpret this chapter without knowing exactly what questions the Corinthians asked and who asked them (the faithful believers, the libertine group, the ascetic group, or one of the factious house churches)." So keep this caveat in mind as you read the following comments (as well as links to sermons and other commentaries - this is not an easy chapter to interpret with "confident dogmatism!") Introductory Note to Chapter 7 - This chapter has answers but we don't have the questions that they were asking Paul so one needs to be cautious examining this chapter.
NKJ 1 Corinthians 7:1 Now concerning the things of which you wrote to me: It is good for a man not to touch a woman. YLT 1 Corinthians 7:1 And concerning the things of which ye wrote to me: good it is for a man not to touch a woman,ĪSV 1 Corinthians 7:1 Now concerning the things whereof ye wrote: It is good for a man not to touch a woman.ĬSB 1 Corinthians 7:1 Now in response to the matters you wrote about: "It is good for a man not to have relations with a woman." KJV 1 Corinthians 7:1 Now concerning the things whereof ye wrote unto me: It is good for a man not to touch a woman. NIV 1 Corinthians 7:1 Now for the matters you wrote about: It is good for a man not to marry. Yes, it is good to live a celibate life.ĮSV 1 Corinthians 7:1 Now concerning the matters about which you wrote: "It is good for a man not to have sexual relations with a woman." NLT 1 Corinthians 7:1 Now regarding the questions you asked in your letter. NET 1 Corinthians 7:1 Now with regard to the issues you wrote about: "It is good for a man not to have sexual relations with a woman." ( Eerdmans Publishing - used by permission) It is perfectly proper, honorable, morally befitting for a man to live in strict celibacy. Wuest Now, with reference to the things concerning which you wrote. It is well for a man not to touch a woman but to remain unmarried.