1 Corinthians 7:8

Updated: June 3, 2025
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But I say to the unmarried and to widows, it is good for them if they remain even as I am.
World English Bible (WEB)
I say{G3004}{(G5719)} therefore{G1161} to the unmarried{G22} and{G2532} widows{G5503}, It is{G2076}{(G5748)} good{G2570} for them{G846} if{G1437} they abide{G3306}{(G5661)} even{G2504} as{G5613} I{G2504}.
KJV with Strongs
(8) But I say to the unmarried and to widows that it's good for them if they remain as I myself.
The F.O.G
[8] To the unmarried and to widows I say: It can be good to remain single, as I am.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
And I say to the unmarried and to the widows: it is good for them if they may remain even as I am;
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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