1 Corinthians 7:25

Now concerning virgins I have no commandment of the Lord: yet I give my judgment, as one that hath obtained mercy of the Lord to be faithful.

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Other Translations for 1 Corinthians 7:25

BSB

Now about virgins, I have no command from the Lord, but I give a judgment as one who by the Lord's mercy is trustworthy.

AKJV

Now concerning virgins I have no commandment of the Lord: yet I give my judgment, as one that has obtained mercy of the Lord to be faithful.

CPDV

Now, concerning virgins, I have no commandment from the Lord. But I give counsel, as one who has obtained the mercy of the Lord, so as to be faithful.

ERV

Now concerning virgins I have no commandment of the Lord: but I give my judgment, as one that hath obtained mercy of the Lord to be faithful.

NHEB

Now concerning virgins, I have no commandment from the Lord, but I give my judgment as one who has obtained mercy from the Lord to be trustworthy.

SMT

But for virgins I have not an order of the Lord: and I give an opinion as compassionated by the Lord to be faithful.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 Corinthians 7:25

NowG1161Conjunction concerningG4012Preposition virginsG3933Noun FeminineIhaveG2192Verb noG3756 commandmentG2003Noun FeminineoftheLordG2962Noun Masculine yetG1161ConjunctionIgiveG1325VerbmyjudgmentG1106 asG5613AdverbonethathathobtainedmercyG1653Verb ofG5259PrepositiontheLordG2962Noun MasculinetobeG1511Verb faithfulG4103Adjective

Commentary for 1 Corinthians 7:25

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

Overview of 1 Corinthians 7:25

Summary

Paul offers judgment on virginity without explicit command

Event

Introduction to virginity teaching

Estimated Time Period

1st century AD