1 Corinthians 7:37

Nevertheless he that standeth stedfast in his heart, having no necessity, but hath power over his own will, and hath so decreed in his heart that he will keep his virgin, doeth well.

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Other Translations for 1 Corinthians 7:37

BSB
But the man who is firmly established in his heart and under no constraint, with control over his will and resolve in his heart not to marry the virgin, he will do well.
AKJV
Nevertheless he that stands steadfast in his heart, having no necessity, but has power over his own will, and has so decreed in his heart that he will keep his virgin, does well.
CPDV
But if he has decided firmly in his heart, and he does not have any obligation, but only the power of his free will, and if he has judged this in his heart, to let her remain a virgin, he does well.
ERV
But he that standeth stedfast in his heart, having no necessity, but hath power as touching his own will, and hath determined this in his own heart, to keep his own virgin daughter, shall do well.
NHEB
But he who stands steadfast in his heart, having no necessity, but has power over his own heart, to keep his own virgin, does well.
SMT
And he who has stood firmly fixed in heart; not having necessity, and has power concerning his own will, and has judged this in his heart to keep his virgin, does well.

Commentary for 1 Corinthians 7:37

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Overview of 1 Corinthians 7:37
Summary
Remaining unmarried by resolute choice is honorable.
Event
Paul endorses celibacy practice
Estimated Time Period
1st century AD
Category
Teaching