Tag Archives: 1 Corinthians 7:35

This for Your Own Profit I Say

When I’m meditating on a single verse, I look for ways to think outside of the traditional box. Young’s Literal Translation was published in 1848 and sticks closely to the original Hebrew and Greek word order and verb tenses. For … Continue reading

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Noble Devotion

This week’s posts all relate to a verse in chapter 7 of the first letter to the Corinthians, where Paul offers his thoughts on marriage. With my role as a wife on my mind, this translation of the verse caught … Continue reading

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Untangled!

As part of my study of 1 Corinthians, I’ve looked at different translations of this week’s key verse. Today’s version is the Geneva Bible, published in 1550. It was used by William Shakespeare and came to America with the Mayflower. … Continue reading

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For My Own Good

  This week, I’m focusing on Paul’s instructions in his first letter to the people of Corinth.   1 Corinthians 7:35 (CEV) What I am saying is for your own good—it isn’t to limit your freedom. I want to help … Continue reading

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Serve the Lord Best

  My Bible reading schedule has taken me to Paul’s 1st letter to the Corinthians, where this verse grabbed my attention.   1 Corinthians 7:35 (NLT) I am saying this for your benefit, not to place restrictions on you. I … Continue reading

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