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I do not have a command from the Lord for them. But the Lord in his mercy has given me wisdom that can be trusted, and I will share it with you. <a href="/esv/1_corinthians/7.htm">English Standard Version</a> Now concerning the betrothed, I have no command from the Lord, but I give my judgment as one who by the Lord’s mercy is trustworthy. <a href="/bsb/1_corinthians/7.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Now about virgins, I have no command from the Lord, but I give a judgment as one who by the Lord’s mercy is trustworthy. <a href="/blb/1_corinthians/7.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Now concerning virgins, I do not have a commandment of the Lord, but I give judgment as having received mercy from the Lord to be trustworthy. <a href="/kjv/1_corinthians/7.htm">King James Bible</a> Now concerning virgins I have no commandment of the Lord: yet I give my judgment, as one that hath obtained mercy of the Lord to be faithful. <a href="/nkjv/1_corinthians/7.htm">New King James Version</a> Now concerning virgins: I have no commandment from the Lord; yet I give judgment as one whom the Lord in His mercy has made trustworthy. <a href="/nasb_/1_corinthians/7.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Now concerning virgins, I have no command of the Lord, but I am offering direction as one who by the mercy of the Lord is trustworthy. <a href="/nasb/1_corinthians/7.htm">NASB 1995</a> 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. <a href="/nasb77/1_corinthians/7.htm">NASB 1977 </a> 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. <a href="/lsb/1_corinthians/7.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> 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. <a href="/amp/1_corinthians/7.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Now concerning the virgins [of marriageable age] I have no command of the Lord, but I give my opinion as one who by the Lord’s mercy is trustworthy. <a href="/csb/1_corinthians/7.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Now about virgins: I have no command from the Lord, but I do give an opinion as one who by the Lord’s mercy is faithful. <a href="/hcsb/1_corinthians/7.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> About virgins: I have no command from the Lord, but I do give an opinion as one who by the Lord&#8217s mercy is trustworthy. <a href="/asv/1_corinthians/7.htm">American Standard Version</a> 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. <a href="/cev/1_corinthians/7.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> I don't know of anything the Lord said about people who have never been married. But I will tell you what I think. And you can trust me, because the Lord has treated me with kindness. <a href="/erv/1_corinthians/7.htm">English Revised Version</a> 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 faithful. <a href="/gwt/1_corinthians/7.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Concerning virgins: Even though I don't have any command from the Lord, I'll give you my opinion. I'm a person to whom the Lord has shown mercy, so I can be trusted. <a href="/gnt/1_corinthians/7.htm">Good News Translation</a> Now, concerning what you wrote about unmarried people: I do not have a command from the Lord, but I give my opinion as one who by the Lord's mercy is worthy of trust. <a href="/isv/1_corinthians/7.htm">International Standard Version</a> Now concerning virgins, although I do not have any command from the Lord, I will give you my opinion as one who by the Lord's mercy is trustworthy. <a href="/msb/1_corinthians/7.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Now about virgins, I have no command from the Lord, but I give a judgment as one who by the Lord?s mercy is trustworthy. <a href="/net/1_corinthians/7.htm">NET Bible</a> With regard to the question about people who have never married, I have no command from the Lord, but I give my opinion as one shown mercy by the Lord to be trustworthy. <a href="/nheb/1_corinthians/7.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Now concerning virgins, I have no commandment from the Lord, but I give my judgment as one who has obtained mercy from the Lord to be trustworthy. <a href="/wbt/1_corinthians/7.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Now concerning virgins, I have no commandment of the Lord: yet I give my judgment as one that hath obtained mercy from the Lord to be faithful. <a href="/wey/1_corinthians/7.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Concerning unmarried women I have no command to give you from the Lord; but I offer you my opinion, which is that of a man who, through the Lord's mercy, is deserving of your confidence. <a href="/web/1_corinthians/7.htm">World English Bible</a> Now concerning virgins, I have no commandment from the Lord, but I give my judgment as one who has obtained mercy from the Lord to be trustworthy. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_corinthians/7.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And concerning the virgins, I do not have a command of the LORD; and I give judgment as having obtained kindness from the LORD to be faithful. <a href="/blb/1_corinthians/7.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Now concerning virgins, I do not have a commandment of the Lord, but I give judgment as having received mercy from the Lord to be trustworthy. <a href="/ylt/1_corinthians/7.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And concerning the virgins, a command of the Lord I have not; and I give judgment as having obtained kindness from the Lord to be faithful: <a href="/slt/1_corinthians/7.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> But for virgins I have not an order of the Lord: and I give an opinion as compassionated by the Lord to be faithful.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_corinthians/7.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Now concerning virgins, I have no commandment of the Lord; but I give counsel, as having obtained mercy of the Lord, to be faithful. <a href="/cpdv/1_corinthians/7.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Now, concerning virgins, I have no commandment from the Lord. But I give counsel, as one who has obtained the mercy of the Lord, so as to be faithful. <a href="/nabre/1_corinthians/7.htm">New American Bible</a> Now in regard to virgins I have no commandment from the Lord, but I give my opinion as one who by the Lord’s mercy is trustworthy. <a href="/nrsvce/1_corinthians/7.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Now concerning virgins, I have no command of the Lord, but I give my opinion as one who by the Lord’s mercy is trustworthy.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_corinthians/7.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Now concerning virginity, I have no command from God; yet I give my advice as one who has been favored by God to be trustworthy. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/1_corinthians/7.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> Concerning virginity, I do not have a commandment from God, but I give my advice as a man who has received favor from God to be faithful.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/1_corinthians/7.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> But with respect to virgins, I have no commandment of the Lord: yet I give my judgment as one that is enabled, by the mercy of the Lord, to be faithful. <a href="/godbey/1_corinthians/7.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> But concerning virgins I have no commandment of the Lord: but I give knowledge, as one having obtained mercy from the Lord to be faithful. <a href="/haweis/1_corinthians/7.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Now concerning virgins, I have no commandment of the Lord; but I offer my opinion, as having obtained mercy from the Lord to be faithful. <a href="/mace/1_corinthians/7.htm">Mace New Testament</a> As to the case of celibacy, I have no positive instructions: yet my advice deserves to be regarded, as coming from one the divine favour has distinguished. <a href="/wey/1_corinthians/7.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Concerning unmarried women I have no command to give you from the Lord; but I offer you my opinion, which is that of a man who, through the Lord's mercy, is deserving of your confidence. <a href="/worrell/1_corinthians/7.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> Now, concerning the virgins, I have no commandment of the Lord; but I give my judgment, as having received mercy from the Lord to be faithful. <a href="/worsley/1_corinthians/7.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> But concerning single persons I have no commandment of the Lord: yet I give my judgement as one that hath obtained mercy of the Lord to be faithful. <a href="/parallel/1_corinthians/7-25.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/g-wZWoK_LZU?start=1382" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/1_corinthians/7.htm">The Unmarried and Widowed</a> 24Brothers, each one should remain in the situation he was in when God called him. 25<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">Now</a> <a href="/greek/4012.htm" title="4012: Peri (Prep) -- From the base of peran; properly, through, i.e. Around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time.">about</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tōn (Art-GFP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/3933.htm" title="3933: parthenōn (N-GFP) -- Of unknown origin; a maiden; by implication, an unmarried daughter.">virgins,</a> <a href="/greek/2192.htm" title="2192: echō (V-PIA-1S) -- To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold.">I have</a> <a href="/greek/3756.htm" title="3756: ouk (Adv) -- No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not.">no</a> <a href="/greek/2003.htm" title="2003: epitagēn (N-AFS) -- Instruction, command, order, authority. From epitasso; an injunction or decree; by implication, authoritativeness.">command</a> <a href="/greek/2962.htm" title="2962: Kyriou (N-GMS) -- Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master.">from the Lord,</a> <a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">but</a> <a href="/greek/1325.htm" title="1325: didōmi (V-PIA-1S) -- To offer, give; I put, place. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to give.">I give</a> <a href="/greek/1106.htm" title="1106: gnōmēn (N-AFS) -- Opinion, counsel, judgment, intention, decree. From ginosko; cognition, i.e. opinion, or resolve.">a judgment</a> <a href="/greek/5613.htm" title="5613: hōs (Adv) -- Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner.">as one who</a> <a href="/greek/5259.htm" title="5259: hypo (Prep) -- A primary preposition; under, i.e. of place, or with verbs; of place (underneath) or where (below) or time (when).">by</a> <a href="/greek/2962.htm" title="2962: Kyriou (N-GMS) -- Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master.">the Lord’s</a> <a href="/greek/1653.htm" title="1653: ēleēmenos (V-RPM/P-NMS) -- To pity, have mercy on. From eleos; to compassionate.">mercy</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: einai (V-PNA) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">is</a> <a href="/greek/4103.htm" title="4103: pistos (Adj-NMS) -- Trustworthy, faithful, believing. From peitho; objectively, trustworthy; subjectively, trustful.">trustworthy.</a> 26Because of the present crisis, I think it is good for a man to remain as he is.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/1_corinthians/4-9.htm">1 Corinthians 4:9</a> For it seems to me that God has displayed us apostles at the end of the procession, like prisoners appointed for death. We have become a spectacle to the whole world, to angels as well as to men. <a href="/1_corinthians/4-17.htm">1 Corinthians 4:17</a> That is why I have sent you Timothy, my beloved and faithful child in the Lord. He will remind you of my way of life in Christ Jesus, which is exactly what I teach everywhere in every church. <a href="/1_corinthians/11-2.htm">1 Corinthians 11:2</a> Now I commend you for remembering me in everything and for maintaining the traditions, just as I passed them on to you. <a href="/1_corinthians/11-23.htm">1 Corinthians 11:23</a> For I received from the Lord what I also passed on to you: The Lord Jesus, on the night He was betrayed, took bread, <a href="/1_corinthians/14-37.htm">1 Corinthians 14:37</a> If anyone considers himself a prophet or spiritual person, let him acknowledge that what I am writing you is the Lord’s command. <a href="/2_corinthians/8-8.htm">2 Corinthians 8:8</a> I am not giving a command, but I am testing the sincerity of your love through the earnestness of others. <a href="/2_corinthians/11-17.htm">2 Corinthians 11:17</a> In this confident boasting of mine, I am not speaking as the Lord would, but as a fool. <a href="/1_timothy/1-16.htm">1 Timothy 1:16</a> But for this very reason I was shown mercy, so that in me, the worst of sinners, Christ Jesus might display His perfect patience as an example to those who would believe in Him for eternal life. <a href="/1_timothy/4-12.htm">1 Timothy 4:12</a> Let no one despise your youth, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity. <a href="/1_timothy/6-12.htm">1 Timothy 6:12</a> Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called when you made the good confession before many witnesses. <a href="/2_timothy/1-13.htm">2 Timothy 1:13</a> Hold on to the pattern of sound teaching you have heard from me, with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus. <a href="/2_timothy/2-7.htm">2 Timothy 2:7</a> Consider what I am saying, for the Lord will give you insight into all things. <a href="/2_timothy/3-14.htm">2 Timothy 3:14</a> But as for you, continue in the things you have learned and firmly believed, since you know from whom you have learned them. <a href="/matthew/19-11.htm">Matthew 19:11-12</a> “Not everyone can accept this word,” He replied, “but only those to whom it has been given. / For there are eunuchs who were born that way; others were made that way by men; and still others live like eunuchs for the sake of the kingdom of heaven. The one who can accept this should accept it.” <a href="/matthew/19-21.htm">Matthew 19:21</a> Jesus told him, “If you want to be perfect, go, sell your possessions and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow Me.”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Now concerning virgins I have no commandment of the Lord: yet I give my judgment, as one that has obtained mercy of the Lord to be faithful.concerning.<a href="/1_corinthians/7-28.htm">1 Corinthians 7:28,34,36-38</a> But and if thou marry, thou hast not sinned; and if a virgin marry, she hath not sinned. Nevertheless such shall have trouble in the flesh: but I spare you… <a href="/psalms/78-63.htm">Psalm 78:63</a> The fire consumed their young men; and their maidens were not given to marriage.virgins.have.<a href="/1_corinthians/7-6.htm">1 Corinthians 7:6,10,12,40</a> But I speak this by permission, and not of commandment… <a href="/2_corinthians/8-8.htm">2 Corinthians 8:8-10</a> I speak not by commandment, but by occasion of the forwardness of others, and to prove the sincerity of your love… <a href="/2_corinthians/11-17.htm">2 Corinthians 11:17</a> That which I speak, I speak it not after the Lord, but as it were foolishly, in this confidence of boasting.obtained.<a href="/1_corinthians/4-2.htm">1 Corinthians 4:2</a> Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful.<a href="/1_corinthians/15-10.htm">1 Corinthians 15:10</a> But by the grace of God I am what I am: and his grace which was bestowed upon me was not in vain; but I laboured more abundantly than they all: yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me.<a href="/2_corinthians/2-17.htm">2 Corinthians 2:17</a> For we are not as many, which corrupt the word of God: but as of sincerity, but as of God, in the sight of God speak we in Christ.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_corinthians/7-18.htm">Command</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/7-6.htm">Commandment</a> <a href="/romans/2-19.htm">Confidence</a> <a href="/acts/25-25.htm">Deserving</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/4-17.htm">Faithful</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/6-4.htm">Judgment</a> <a href="/romans/15-9.htm">Kindness</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/7-22.htm">Lord's</a> <a href="/romans/15-9.htm">Mercy</a> <a href="/romans/11-30.htm">Obtained</a> <a href="/romans/12-1.htm">Offer</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/7-6.htm">Opinion</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/7-19.htm">Orders</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/4-2.htm">Trustworthy</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/7-11.htm">Unmarried</a> <a href="/acts/21-9.htm">Virgins</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/7-8.htm">Women</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_corinthians/11-17.htm">Command</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/14-37.htm">Commandment</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/1-9.htm">Confidence</a> <a href="/ephesians/2-3.htm">Deserving</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/10-13.htm">Faithful</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/7-40.htm">Judgment</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/4-1.htm">Kindness</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/7-32.htm">Lord's</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/4-1.htm">Mercy</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/4-1.htm">Obtained</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/9-18.htm">Offer</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/7-26.htm">Opinion</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/9-9.htm">Orders</a> <a href="/1_timothy/1-15.htm">Trustworthy</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/7-27.htm">Unmarried</a> <a href="/revelation/14-4.htm">Virgins</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/14-34.htm">Women</a><div class="vheading2">1 Corinthians 7</div>1. <a href="/1_corinthians/7-1.htm">He discusses marriage;</a> 4. <a href="/1_corinthians/7-4.htm">showing it to be a remedy against sinful desires,</a> 10. <a href="/1_corinthians/7-10.htm">and that the bond thereof ought not lightly to be dissolved.</a> 20. <a href="/1_corinthians/7-20.htm">Every man must be content with his vocation.</a> 25. <a href="/1_corinthians/7-25.htm">Virginity wherefore to be embraced;</a> 35. <a href="/1_corinthians/7-35.htm">and for what respects we may either marry, or abstain from marrying.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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The cultural context of Corinth, a city known for its immorality, highlights the importance of addressing issues of marriage and celibacy. The term "virgins" also reflects the early Christian emphasis on purity and the value placed on celibacy as a means of dedicating oneself fully to the Lord's work.I have no command from the Lord Paul acknowledges that he does not have a direct command from Jesus regarding the issue of virgins. This is significant because it shows Paul's humility and honesty in distinguishing between the teachings of Jesus and his own apostolic guidance. It also reflects the early church's reliance on apostolic authority to address new situations not explicitly covered by Jesus' teachings.but I give a judgment Paul offers his personal judgment, which is informed by his understanding of the gospel and his experience as an apostle. This judgment is not a command but a wise counsel, reflecting the flexibility and adaptability of early Christian teaching to address diverse circumstances. It underscores the role of spiritual discernment in making decisions that align with Christian values.as one who by the Lord’s mercy is trustworthy Paul emphasizes that his judgment is trustworthy because it is given by someone who has received mercy from the Lord. This highlights the transformative power of God's grace in Paul's life, from a persecutor of Christians to a leading apostle. It also reassures the Corinthians that his advice is reliable, rooted in his deep relationship with Christ and his commitment to the church's well-being.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/paul_the_apostle.htm">Paul the Apostle</a> The author of 1 Corinthians, Paul is addressing the church in Corinth, providing guidance on various issues, including marriage and singleness. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_church_in_corinth.htm">The Church in Corinth</a> A diverse and often troubled early Christian community in the city of Corinth, known for its moral and spiritual challenges. 3. <a href="/topical/v/virgins.htm">Virgins</a> In this context, "virgins" refers to unmarried individuals, particularly women, who are considering marriage. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_lord's_mercy.htm">The Lord's Mercy</a> Paul acknowledges that his guidance is given under the mercy and trustworthiness granted to him by the Lord, emphasizing his role as a faithful servant. 5. <a href="/topical/j/judgment.htm">Judgment</a> Paul distinguishes between direct commands from the Lord and his own apostolic advice, which is informed by his understanding and experience.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/trustworthy_guidance.htm">Trustworthy Guidance</a> Paul’s advice, though not a direct command from the Lord, is given with the authority of a trustworthy apostle. We should value the wisdom of spiritual leaders who are grounded in Scripture and led by the Spirit. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_personal_judgment.htm">The Role of Personal Judgment</a> In areas where Scripture does not provide explicit commands, believers are encouraged to use godly wisdom and discernment, seeking guidance from the Holy Spirit and the counsel of mature Christians. <a href="/topical/s/singleness_as_a_calling.htm">Singleness as a Calling</a> Singleness, like marriage, can be a calling from God. It is important to recognize and honor the unique opportunities and challenges that come with each state of life. <a href="/topical/l/living_under_god's_mercy.htm">Living Under God’s Mercy</a> Paul’s acknowledgment of the Lord’s mercy in his life reminds us that our ability to make wise decisions and offer guidance to others is rooted in God’s grace. <a href="/topical/b/balancing_freedom_and_responsibility.htm">Balancing Freedom and Responsibility</a> While we have freedom in Christ, we are also called to live responsibly, making choices that reflect our commitment to Him and our love for others.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_corinthians_7.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Corinthians 7</a> <a href="/q/how_does_free_will_justify_evil.htm">Will you heed the warnings and remain faithful?</a> <a href="/q/who_is_the_angel_amenadiel.htm">What will happen to the righteous and the wicked?</a> <a href="/q/is_paul's_celibacy_view_against_genesis.htm">In 1 Corinthians 7:7-8, is Paul's preference for celibacy contradictory to the Genesis command to 'be fruitful and multiply'?</a> <a href="/q/what's_jacob's_trouble_mean.htm">What is the meaning of Jacob's Trouble?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_corinthians/7.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(25) Wow concerning virgins . . .--A new subject is here introduced--viz., the duty of parents regarding their young unmarried daughters. Ought they to give them in marriage? The answer occupies to <a href="/1_corinthians/7-38.htm" title="So then he that gives her in marriage does well; but he that gives her not in marriage does better.">1Corinthians 7:38</a>. On this subject the Apostle states that he has no actual command from Christ. It was a point to which our Lord had not directly alluded in His teaching, and so the Apostle gives his opinion as one who has obtained mercy to be a faithful instructor. The contrast here is not between Paul inspired by the Lord and Paul not inspired, but, as in <a href="/1_corinthians/7-12.htm" title="But to the rest speak I, not the Lord: If any brother has a wife that believes not, and she be pleased to dwell with him, let him not put her away.">1Corinthians 7:12</a>, between Paul quoting the words of Christ and Paul himself instructing as an inspired Apostle.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_corinthians/7.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verses 25-40. - Advice respecting the unmarried. Verse 25. - Now concerning virgins. This is doubtless another reference to questions contained in the letter from Corinth. No commandment of the Lord. Christ had never directly dealt with this subject. I give my judgment. The word "commandment" is rendered in the Vulgate consillum, and the word "judgment" praeceptum; and thus, as Stanley points out, has originated the modern Romish distinction between "precepts" and "counsels of perfection," which, however, have clearly no connection with the real meaning of the passage. To be faithful. As a steward of his Word, which is the first essential of true ministry (<a href="/1_timothy/1-12.htm">1 Timothy 1:12</a>). "Faith makes a true casuist" (Bengel). <a href="/commentaries/1_corinthians/7-25.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Now δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. about Περὶ (Peri) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_4012.htm">Strong's 4012: </a> From the base of peran; properly, through, i.e. Around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time. virgins, παρθένων (parthenōn) Noun - Genitive Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3933.htm">Strong's 3933: </a> Of unknown origin; a maiden; by implication, an unmarried daughter. I have ἔχω (echō) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2192.htm">Strong's 2192: </a> To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold. no οὐκ (ouk) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3756.htm">Strong's 3756: </a> No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. command ἐπιταγὴν (epitagēn) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2003.htm">Strong's 2003: </a> Instruction, command, order, authority. From epitasso; an injunction or decree; by implication, authoritativeness. from [the] Lord, Κυρίου (Kyriou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2962.htm">Strong's 2962: </a> Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master. but δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. I give δίδωμι (didōmi) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1325.htm">Strong's 1325: </a> To offer, give; I put, place. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to give. a judgment γνώμην (gnōmēn) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1106.htm">Strong's 1106: </a> Opinion, counsel, judgment, intention, decree. From ginosko; cognition, i.e. opinion, or resolve. as [one who] ὡς (hōs) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_5613.htm">Strong's 5613: </a> Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner. by ὑπὸ (hypo) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_5259.htm">Strong's 5259: </a> A primary preposition; under, i.e. of place, or with verbs; of place (underneath) or where (below) or time (when). [the] Lord’s Κυρίου (Kyriou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2962.htm">Strong's 2962: </a> Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master. mercy ἠλεημένος (ēleēmenos) Verb - Perfect Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1653.htm">Strong's 1653: </a> To pity, have mercy on. From eleos; to compassionate. is εἶναι (einai) Verb - Present Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. trustworthy. πιστὸς (pistos) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4103.htm">Strong's 4103: </a> Trustworthy, faithful, believing. From peitho; objectively, trustworthy; subjectively, trustful. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_corinthians/7-25.htm">1 Corinthians 7:25 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/1_corinthians/7-25.htm">1 Corinthians 7:25 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/1_corinthians/7-25.htm">1 Corinthians 7:25 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/1_corinthians/7-25.htm">1 Corinthians 7:25 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/1_corinthians/7-25.htm">1 Corinthians 7:25 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/1_corinthians/7-25.htm">1 Corinthians 7:25 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_corinthians/7-25.htm">1 Corinthians 7:25 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_corinthians/7-25.htm">1 Corinthians 7:25 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/1_corinthians/7-25.htm">1 Corinthians 7:25 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/1_corinthians/7-25.htm">1 Corinthians 7:25 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/7-25.htm">NT Letters: 1 Corinthians 7:25 Now concerning virgins I have no commandment (1 Cor. 1C iC 1Cor i cor icor) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_corinthians/7-24.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Corinthians 7:24"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Corinthians 7:24" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_corinthians/7-26.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Corinthians 7:26"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Corinthians 7:26" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>