Verse 29
1 Corinthians 7:29
New Living Translation
29
But let me say this, dear brothers and sisters: The time that remains is very short. So from now on, those with wives should not focus only on their marriage.
Original Language Text
greek
τοῦτο δέ φημι, ἀδελφοί, ὁ καιρὸς συνεσταλμένος ⸂ἐστίν· τὸ λοιπὸν⸃ ἵνα καὶ οἱ ἔχοντες γυναῖκας ὡς μὴ ἔχοντες ὦσιν,
English Translation
This I say, brothers, the time is shortened; henceforth let those who have wives be as though they had none.
AI translation from greek via gpt-4o-mini
Done.
Sign in to save notes and annotations.
Chapter 7 Context
1
Now regarding the questions you asked in your letter. Yes, it is good to abstain from sexual relatio...
Focus ↗
2
But because there is so much sexual immorality, each man should have his own wife, and each woman sh...
Focus ↗
3
The husband should fulfill his wife’s sexual needs, and the wife should fulfill her husband’s needs.
Focus ↗
4
The wife gives authority over her body to her husband, and the husband gives authority over his body...
Focus ↗
5
Do not deprive each other of sexual relations, unless you both agree to refrain from sexual intimacy...
Focus ↗
6
I say this as a concession, not as a command.
Focus ↗
7
But I wish everyone were single, just as I am. Yet each person has a special gift from God (Elohim),...
Focus ↗
8
So I say to those who aren’t married and to widows — it’s better to stay unmarried, just as I am.
Focus ↗
9
But if they can’t control themselves, they should go ahead and marry. It’s better to marry than to b...
Focus ↗
10
But for those who are married, I have a command that comes not from me, but from the Lord. A wife mu...
Focus ↗
11
But if she does leave him, let her remain single or else be reconciled to him. And the husband must...
Focus ↗
12
Now, I will speak to the rest of you, though I do not have a direct command from the Lord. If a fell...
Focus ↗
13
And if a believing woman has a husband who is not a believer and he is willing to continue living wi...
Focus ↗
14
For the believing wife brings holiness to her marriage, and the believing husband brings holiness to...
Focus ↗
15
(But if the husband or wife who isn’t a believer insists on leaving, let them go. In such cases the...
Focus ↗
16
Don’t you wives realize that your husbands might be saved because of you? And don’t you husbands rea...
Focus ↗
17
Each of you should continue to live in whatever situation the Lord has placed you, and remain as you...
Focus ↗
18
For instance, a man who was circumcised before he became a believer should not try to reverse it. An...
Focus ↗
19
For it makes no difference whether or not a man has been circumcised. The important thing is to keep...
Focus ↗
20
Yes, each of you should remain as you were when God (Elohim) called you.
Focus ↗
21
Are you a slave? Don’t let that worry you — but if you get a chance to be free, take it.
Focus ↗
22
And remember, if you were a slave when the Lord called you, you are now free in the Lord. And if you...
Focus ↗
23
God (Elohim) paid a high price for you, so don’t be enslaved by the world.
Focus ↗
24
Each of you, dear brothers and sisters, should remain as you were when God (Elohim) first called you...
Focus ↗
25
Now regarding your question about the young women who are not yet married. I do not have a command f...
Focus ↗
26
Because of the present crisis, I think it is best to remain as you are.
Focus ↗
27
If you have a wife, do not seek to end the marriage. If you do not have a wife, do not seek to get m...
Focus ↗
28
But if you do get married, it is not a sin. And if a young woman gets married, it is not a sin. Howe...
Focus ↗
29
But let me say this, dear brothers and sisters: The time that remains is very short. So from now on,...
30
Those who weep or who rejoice or who buy things should not be absorbed by their weeping or their joy...
Focus ↗
31
Those who use the things of the world should not become attached to them. For this world as we know...
Focus ↗
32
I want you to be free from the concerns of this life. An unmarried man can spend his time doing the...
Focus ↗
33
But a married man has to think about his earthly responsibilities and how to please his wife.
Focus ↗
34
His interests are divided. In the same way, a woman who is no longer married or has never been marri...
Focus ↗
35
I am saying this for your benefit, not to place restrictions on you. I want you to do whatever will...
Focus ↗
36
But if a man thinks that he’s treating his fiancée improperly and will inevitably give in to his pas...
Focus ↗
37
But if he has decided firmly not to marry and there is no urgency and he can control his passion, he...
Focus ↗
38
So the person who marries his fiancée does well, and the person who doesn’t marry does even better.
Focus ↗
39
A wife is bound to her husband as long as he lives. If her husband dies, she is free to marry anyone...
Focus ↗
40
But in my opinion it would be better for her to stay single, and I think I am giving you counsel fro...
Focus ↗