1 Corinthians 7:7

For I would that all men were even as I myself. But every man hath his proper gift of God, one after this manner, and another after that.

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Other Translations for 1 Corinthians 7:7

BSB
I wish that all men were as I am. But each man has his own gift from God; one has this gift, another has that.
AKJV
For I would that all men were even as I myself. But every man has his proper gift of God, one after this manner, and another after that.
CPDV
For I would prefer it if you were all like myself. But each person has his proper gift from God: one in this way, yet another in that way.
ERV
Yet I would that all men were even as I myself. Howbeit each man hath his own gift from God, one after this manner, and another after that.
NHEB
Yet I wish that all people were like me. However each one has his own gift from God, one of this kind, and another of that kind.
SMT
For I will all men to be as also myself. But each has his own favor of God, the one truly thus, and the other thus.

Commentary for 1 Corinthians 7:7

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of 1 Corinthians 7:7
Summary
Paul wishes all shared his celibate gift
Event
Paul expresses preference for celibacy
Estimated Time Period
c. 53-54 AD
Category
Teaching