24 So, brothers,[a] (A)in whatever condition each was called, there let him remain with God.

The Unmarried and the Widowed

25 Now concerning[b] the betrothed,[c] (B)I have no command from the Lord, but I give my judgment as (C)one who by the Lord's mercy is (D)trustworthy. 26 I think that in view of the present[d] distress (E)it is good for a person to remain as he is.

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Corinthians 7:24 Or brothers and sisters; also verse 29
  2. 1 Corinthians 7:25 The expression Now concerning introduces a reply to a question in the Corinthians' letter; see 7:1
  3. 1 Corinthians 7:25 Greek virgins
  4. 1 Corinthians 7:26 Or impending

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