1 Corinthians
King James Version (KJV)
1 Corinthians 7:40
“But she is happier if she so abide, after my judgment: and I think also that I have the Spirit of God.”
King James Version (KJV)
1 Corinthians 7:40 Context
37Nevertheless he that standeth stedfast in his heart, having no necessity, but hath power over his own will, and hath so decreed in his heart that he will keep his virgin, doeth well. 38So then he that giveth her in marriage doeth well; but he that giveth her not in marriage doeth better. 39The wife is bound by the law as long as her husband liveth; but if her husband be dead, she is at liberty to be married to whom she will; only in the Lord. 40But she is happier if she so abide, after my judgment: and I think also that I have the Spirit of God.
"But she is happier if she so abide, after my judgment: and I think also that I have the Spirit of God." 1 Corinthians 7:40 KJV Similar Verses Save
Share This Verse:
✉
Translation Details for 1 Corinthians 7:40
But she is happier if she so abide, after my judgment: and I think also that I have the Spirit of God.
Other Translations for 1 Corinthians 7:40
Bible Commentary for 1 Corinthians 7:40
Wesley's Notes for 1 Corinthians 7:40
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|.
People's Bible Notes for 1 Corinthians 7:40
1Co 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.
But shee is happier if shee sobide, after my iudgment: and I thinke also that I haue the Spirit of God.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
But in my opinion she is happier if she remains as she is; and I think that I also have the Spirit of God.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
But she is happier if she abide as she is, after my judgment: and I think that I also have the Spirit of God.
- American Standard Version (1901)
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.
- Basic English Bible
But she is happier if she so remain, according to my judgment; but I think that *I* also have God's Spirit.
- Darby Bible
But she is happier if she so remain, after my judgment; and I think also that I have the Spirit of God.
- Webster's Bible
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.
- Weymouth Bible
But she is happier if she stays as she is, in my judgment, and I think that I also have God's Spirit.
- World English Bible
But sche schal be more blessid, if sche dwellith thus, aftir my counsel; and Y wene, that Y haue the Spirit of God.
- Wycliffe Bible
and she is happier if she may so remain -- according to my judgment; and I think I also have the Spirit of God.
- Youngs Literal Bible