1 Corinthians 7:40

Updated: June 3, 2025

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 (WEB)

But{G1161} she is{G2076}{(G5748)} happier{G3107} if{G1437} she{G3306} so{G3779} abide{G3306}{(G5661)}, after{G2596} my{G1699} judgment{G1106}: and{G1161} I think{G1380}{(G5719)} also{G2504} that I have{G2192}{(G5721)} the Spirit{G4151} of God{G2316}.

KJV with Strongs

(40) But in my opinion, she's happier if she remains in this way and I think that I myself also have יהוה YAHWEH's Ruach-Spirit (opinion too).

The F.O.G

[40] In my judgment, she's happier if she stays as she is – and I think that I too have the Spirit of God.

The F.O.G Paraphrase

and she is happier if she may so remain—according to my judgment; and I think I also have the Spirit of God.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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