1 Corinthians 7:8 Meaning and Explanation
“I say therefore to the unmarried and widows, It is good for them if they abide even as I.”
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Read Full Chapter →Paul counsels the unmarried and widowed that remaining single, as he is, can be a good path.
What Does 1 Corinthians 7:8 Mean?
Turning to those who are unmarried or have lost a spouse, Paul commends the single life he himself lives. "It is good" -- not better in every case, but genuinely good and worthy of consideration for those able to embrace it.
Paul writes tenderly to people who might feel their state is a lack. He assures them it is not. A life of undivided devotion to the Lord has its own dignity and freedom. Yet, as the next verse shows, he leaves the door fully open, never pressing anyone toward a vow they cannot keep.
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What does 1 Corinthians 7:8 mean?
Paul counsels the unmarried and widowed that remaining single, as he is, can be a good path.