1 Corinthians 7:8

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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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.

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