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1 Corinthians 7:40

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
But she is happier if she so abide, after my judgment: and I think also that I have the Spirit of God.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE

But honestly, I think she'll be way happier if she stays single, that's just my take. And I'm pretty sure God's Spirit is guiding me on this one.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Sometimes staying single isn't settling, it's actually choosing what makes you happiest.

📚 Historical Context

In the first century, the Corinthian church was grappling with questions about marriage, divorce, and singleness amid a morally permissive Greek culture, and Paul wrote this letter to provide guidance based on Christian principles. In 1 Corinthians 7, Paul addresses various marital situations, including advice for widows, emphasizing contentment in one's current state as a way to avoid worldly troubles. He concludes in verse 40 by sharing his personal judgment, which he attributes to the Spirit of God, as a wise but not absolute directive.

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