1 Corinthians 7:1

Now concerning the things whereof ye wrote unto me: It is good for a man not to touch a woman.

King James Version

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Other Translations for 1 Corinthians 7:1

BSB

Now for the matters you wrote about: It is good to abstain from sexual relations.

AKJV

Now concerning the things whereof you wrote to me: It is good for a man not to touch a woman.

CPDV

Now concerning the things about which you wrote to me: It is good for a man not to touch a woman.

ERV

Now concerning the things whereof ye wrote: It is good for a man not to touch a woman.

NHEB

Now concerning the things about which you wrote: it is good for a man not to touch a woman.

SMT

And of what ye wrote to me: good for a man not to touch a woman.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 Corinthians 7:1

NowG1161Conjunction concerningG4012PrepositionthethingswhereofG3739yewroteG1125VerbuntomeG3427ItisgoodG2570AdjectiveforamanG444Noun Masculine notG3361totouchG680VerbawomanG1135Noun Feminine

Commentary for 1 Corinthians 7:1

Please note: this is not Scripture

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of 1 Corinthians 7:1

Summary

Singleness is good for maintaining purity

Event

Paul addresses questions about marriage

Estimated Time Period

c. 53-54 AD