Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version I say this as a concession, not as a command. New Living Translation I say this as a concession, not as a command. English Standard Version Now as a concession, not a command, I say this. Berean Standard Bible I say this as a concession, not as a command. Berean Literal Bible Now I say this by way of concession, not by way of command. King James Bible But I speak this by permission, and not of commandment. New King James Version But I say this as a concession, not as a commandment. New American Standard Bible But this I say by way of concession, not of command. NASB 1995 But this I say by way of concession, not of command. NASB 1977 But this I say by way of concession, not of command. Legacy Standard Bible But this I say as a concession, not as a command. Amplified Bible But I am saying this as a concession, not as a command. Christian Standard Bible I say this as a concession, not as a command. Holman Christian Standard Bible I say the following as a concession, not as a command. American Standard Version But this I say by way of concession, not of commandment. Contemporary English Version In my opinion that is what should be done, though I don't know of anything the Lord said about this matter. English Revised Version But this I say by way of permission, not of commandment. GOD'S WORD® Translation What I have just said is not meant as a command but as a suggestion. Good News Translation I tell you this not as an order, but simply as a permission. International Standard Version But I say this as a concession, not as a command. Majority Standard Bible I say this as a concession, not as a command. NET Bible I say this as a concession, not as a command. New Heart English Bible But this I say by way of concession, not of commandment. Webster's Bible Translation But I speak this by permission, and not as a commandment. Weymouth New Testament Thus much in the way of concession, not of command. World English Bible But this I say by way of concession, not of commandment. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand this I say by way of concurrence—not of command, Berean Literal Bible Now I say this by way of concession, not by way of command. Young's Literal Translation and this I say by way of concurrence -- not of command, Smith's Literal Translation And this I say according to indulgence, not according to order. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBut I speak this by indulgence, not by commandment. Catholic Public Domain Version But I am saying this, neither as an indulgence, nor as a commandment. New American Bible This I say by way of concession, however, not as a command. New Revised Standard Version This I say by way of concession, not of command. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBut I say this only to weak persons, for it is not part of the law. Aramaic Bible in Plain English I say this as to the weak, not by commandment. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentBut this I say by permission, not by commandment: Godbey New Testament But I speak this according to knowledge, not according to commandment. Haweis New Testament But in this I speak my opinion only, not authoritatively. Mace New Testament but as for the rest, I speak it by way of counsel, and not of command. Weymouth New Testament Thus much in the way of concession, not of command. Worrell New Testament But this I say by way of permission, not of command. Worsley New Testament But I say this by way of permission, not of command: Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Principles of Marriage…5Do not deprive each other, except by mutual consent and for a time, so you may devote yourselves to prayer. Then come together again, so that Satan will not tempt you through your lack of self-control. 6 I say this as a concession, not as a command. 7I wish that all men were as I am. But each man has his own gift from God; one has this gift, another has that.… Cross References 2 Corinthians 8:8 I am not giving a command, but I am testing the sincerity of your love through the earnestness of others. 1 Corinthians 9:15 But I have not used any of these rights. And I am not writing this to suggest that something be done for me. Indeed, I would rather die than let anyone nullify my boast. 2 Corinthians 11:17 In this confident boasting of mine, I am not speaking as the Lord would, but as a fool. 1 Corinthians 7:12 To the rest I say this (I, not the Lord): If a brother has an unbelieving wife and she is willing to live with him, he must not divorce her. 1 Corinthians 7:25 Now about virgins, I have no command from the Lord, but I give a judgment as one who by the Lord’s mercy is trustworthy. 1 Corinthians 7:40 In my judgment, however, she is happier if she remains as she is. And I think that I too have the Spirit of God. 1 Corinthians 9:6 Or are Barnabas and I the only apostles who must work for a living? 1 Corinthians 7:35 I am saying this for your own good, not to restrict you, but in order to promote proper decorum and undivided devotion to the Lord. 1 Corinthians 7:10 To the married I give this command (not I, but the Lord): A wife must not separate from her husband. 1 Corinthians 7:17 Regardless, each one should lead the life that the Lord has assigned to him and to which God has called him. This is what I prescribe in all the churches. 1 Corinthians 7:28 But if you do marry, you have not sinned. And if a virgin marries, she has not sinned. But those who marry will face troubles in this life, and I want to spare you this. 1 Corinthians 7:32 I want you to be free from concern. The unmarried man is concerned about the work of the Lord, how he can please the Lord. 1 Corinthians 7:39 A wife is bound to her husband as long as he lives. But if her husband dies, she is free to marry anyone she wishes, as long as he belongs to the Lord. 1 Corinthians 7:2 But because there is so much sexual immorality, each man should have his own wife, and each woman her own husband. 1 Corinthians 7:5 Do not deprive each other, except by mutual consent and for a time, so you may devote yourselves to prayer. Then come together again, so that Satan will not tempt you through your lack of self-control. Treasury of Scripture But I speak this by permission, and not of commandment. by. 1 Corinthians 7:12,25 But to the rest speak I, not the Lord: If any brother hath a wife that believeth not, and she be pleased to dwell with him, let him not put her away… 2 Corinthians 8:8 I speak not by commandment, but by occasion of the forwardness of others, and to prove the sincerity of your love. 2 Corinthians 11:17 That which I speak, I speak it not after the Lord, but as it were foolishly, in this confidence of boasting. Jump to Previous Command Commanding Commandment Concession Consenting Opinion Order Permission Speak WayJump to Next Command Commanding Commandment Concession Consenting Opinion Order Permission Speak Way1 Corinthians 7 1. He discusses marriage;4. showing it to be a remedy against sinful desires, 10. and that the bond thereof ought not lightly to be dissolved. 20. Every man must be content with his vocation. 25. Virginity wherefore to be embraced; 35. and for what respects we may either marry, or abstain from marrying. I say this The Apostle Paul begins this verse with a personal assertion, emphasizing his role as an authoritative teacher and apostle. The Greek word used here, "λέγω" (legō), indicates a deliberate and thoughtful communication. Paul is addressing the Corinthian church with pastoral care, ensuring that his guidance is clear and understood. This phrase sets the tone for the personal nature of the advice that follows, highlighting Paul's deep concern for the spiritual well-being of the believers. as a concession not as a command It has been much discussed as to what part of the previous passage the word "this" refers. It is perhaps best to take it as referring to the leading thought of the whole passage, which is that marriage is allowable, expressed especially in 1Corinthians 7:2. Verse 6. - I speak this. The "this" applies to his advice in general, but especially to the last verse. By permission. This phrase is generally misunderstood. It does not mean that St. Paul was permitted though not commanded to give this advice, but that his gentle advice was given "by way of permission" to Christians, not "by way of injunction." He means to say that he leaves the details of their lives, whether celibate or married, to their individual consciences, though with large hearted wisdom and charity he would emancipate them from human and unauthorized restrictions. The clause is not, therefore, a parallel to the restrictions on the authority of his utterances, such as we find in vers. 12, 29, 40, and in 2 Corinthians 8:10; 2 Corinthians 11:17.Parallel Commentaries ... Greek I sayλέγω (legō) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular Strong's 3004: (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. this τοῦτο (touto) Demonstrative Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Singular Strong's 3778: This; he, she, it. as κατὰ (kata) Preposition Strong's 2596: A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined). a concession, συνγνώμην (syngnōmēn) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 4774: Permission, indulgence, concession. From a compound of sun and ginosko; fellow knowledge, i.e. Concession. not οὐ (ou) Adverb Strong's 3756: No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. as κατ’ (kat’) Preposition Strong's 2596: A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined). a command. ἐπιταγήν (epitagēn) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 2003: Instruction, command, order, authority. From epitasso; an injunction or decree; by implication, authoritativeness. Links 1 Corinthians 7:6 NIV1 Corinthians 7:6 NLT 1 Corinthians 7:6 ESV 1 Corinthians 7:6 NASB 1 Corinthians 7:6 KJV 1 Corinthians 7:6 BibleApps.com 1 Corinthians 7:6 Biblia Paralela 1 Corinthians 7:6 Chinese Bible 1 Corinthians 7:6 French Bible 1 Corinthians 7:6 Catholic Bible NT Letters: 1 Corinthians 7:6 But this I say by way (1 Cor. 1C iC 1Cor i cor icor) |
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