1 Corinthians 7:38

So then he that giveth her in marriage doeth well; but he that giveth her not in marriage doeth better.

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Other Translations for 1 Corinthians 7:38

BSB

So then, he who marries the virgin does well, but he who does not marry her does even better.

AKJV

So then he that gives her in marriage does well; but he that gives her not in marriage does better.

CPDV

And so, he who joins with his virgin in matrimony does well, and he who does not join with her does better.

ERV

So then both he that giveth his own virgin daughter in marriage doeth well; and he that giveth her not in marriage shall do better.

NHEB

So then both he who gives his own virgin in marriage does well, and he who does not give her in marriage does better.

SMT

So that he marrying does well; and he not marrying does better.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 Corinthians 7:38

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Commentary for 1 Corinthians 7:38

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

Overview of 1 Corinthians 7:38

Summary

Marriage is good, but remaining single is better.

Event

Paul compares marriage versus singleness

Estimated Time Period

1st century AD