Treasury of Scripture Knowledge Now, concerning virgins, I have no commandment of the Lord: but I give counsel, as having obtained mercy of the Lord, to be faithful. concerning. 1 Corinthians 7:28,34,36-38 But if thou take a wife, thou hast not sinned. And if a virgin marry, she hath not sinned: nevertheless, such shall have tribulation of the flesh. But I spare you. . . . Psalm 78:63 Fire consumed their young men: and their maidens were not lamented. virgins. have. 1 Corinthians 7:6,10,12,40 But I speak this by indulgence, not by commandment. . . . 2 Corinthians 8:8-10 I speak not as commanding: but by the carefulness of others, approving also the good disposition of your charity. . . . 2 Corinthians 11:17 That which I speak, I speak not according to God: but as it were in foolishness, in this matter of glorying. obtained. 1 Corinthians 4:2 Here now it is required among the dispensers that a man be found faithful. 1 Corinthians 15:10 But by the grace of God, I am what I am. And his grace in me hath not been void: but I have laboured more abundantly than all they. Yet not I, but the grace of God with me: 2 Corinthians 2:17 For we are not as many, adulterating the word of God: but with sincerity: but as from God, before God, in Christ we speak. 2 Corinthians 4:1,2 Therefore seeing we have this ministration, according as we have obtained mercy, we faint not. . . . 1 Timothy 1:12-16 I give him thanks who hath strengthened me, even to Christ Jesus our Lord, for that he hath counted me faithful, putting me in the ministry: . . . Context The Unmarried and Widowed24Brethren, let every man, wherein he was called, therein abide with God. 25Now, concerning virgins, I have no commandment of the Lord: but I give counsel, as having obtained mercy of the Lord, to be faithful. 26I think therefore that this is good for the present necessity: that it is good for a man so to be.… Cross References 1 Corinthians 7:6 But I speak this by indulgence, not by commandment. 1 Corinthians 7:40 But more blessed shall she be, if she so remain, according to my counsel. And I think that I also have the spirit of God. 2 Corinthians 4:1 Therefore seeing we have this ministration, according as we have obtained mercy, we faint not. 2 Corinthians 8:10 And herein I give my advice: for this is profitable for you who have begun not only to do but also to be willing, a year ago. 2 Corinthians 11:17 That which I speak, I speak not according to God: but as it were in foolishness, in this matter of glorying. 1 Timothy 1:13 Who before was a blasphemer and a persecutor and contumelious. But I obtained the mercy of God, because I did it ignorantly in unbelief. 1 Timothy 1:16 But for this cause have I obtained mercy: that in me first Christ Jesus might shew forth all patience, for the information of them that shall believe in him unto life everlasting. Lexicon Nowδὲ (de) Conjunction Strong's Greek 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc. about Περὶ (Peri) Preposition Strong's Greek 4012: From the base of peran; properly, through, i.e. Around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time. virgins, παρθένων (parthenōn) Noun - Genitive Feminine Plural Strong's Greek 3933: Of unknown origin; a maiden; by implication, an unmarried daughter. I have ἔχω (echō) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular Strong's Greek 2192: To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold. no οὐκ (ouk) Adverb Strong's Greek 3756: No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. command ἐπιταγὴν (epitagēn) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's Greek 2003: Instruction, command, order, authority. From epitasso; an injunction or decree; by implication, authoritativeness. from [the] Lord, Κυρίου (Kyriou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's Greek 2962: Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master. but δὲ (de) Conjunction Strong's Greek 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc. I give δίδωμι (didōmi) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular Strong's Greek 1325: To offer, give; I put, place. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to give. a judgment γνώμην (gnōmēn) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's Greek 1106: Opinion, counsel, judgment, intention, decree. From ginosko; cognition, i.e. opinion, or resolve. as [one who] ὡς (hōs) Adverb Strong's Greek 5613: Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner. by ὑπὸ (hypo) Preposition Strong's Greek 5259: A primary preposition; under, i.e. of place, or with verbs; of place (underneath) or where (below) or time (when). [the] Lord’s Κυρίου (Kyriou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's Greek 2962: Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master. mercy ἠλεημένος (ēleēmenos) Verb - Perfect Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's Greek 1653: To pity, have mercy on. From eleos; to compassionate. is εἶναι (einai) Verb - Present Infinitive Active Strong's Greek 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. trustworthy. πιστὸς (pistos) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's Greek 4103: Trustworthy, faithful, believing. From peitho; objectively, trustworthy; subjectively, trustful. Additional Translations 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. Now concerning virgins, I do not have a commandment of the Lord, but I give judgment as having received mercy from the Lord to be trustworthy. Now concerning virgins I have no commandment of the Lord: yet I give my judgment, as one that has obtained mercy of the Lord to be faithful. Now concerning virgins I have no commandment of the Lord: but I give my judgment, as one that hath obtained mercy of the Lord to be trustworthy. But concerning virgins, I have no commandment of [the] Lord; but I give my opinion, as having received mercy of [the] Lord to be faithful. Now concerning virgins I have no commandment of the Lord: but I give my judgment, as one that hath obtained mercy of the Lord to be faithful. Now concerning virgins, I have no commandment of the Lord: yet I give my judgment as one that hath obtained mercy from the Lord to be faithful. Concerning unmarried women I have no command to give you from the Lord; but I offer you my opinion, which is that of a man who, through the Lord's mercy, is deserving of your confidence. Now concerning virgins, I have no commandment from the Lord, but I give my judgment as one who has obtained mercy from the Lord to be trustworthy. And concerning the virgins, a command of the Lord I have not; and I give judgment as having obtained kindness from the Lord to be faithful: Jump to Previous Command Commandment Confidence Deserving Faithful Judgment Kindness Lord's Mercy Obtained Offer Opinion Orders Trustworthy Unmarried Virgins WomenJump to Next Command Commandment Confidence Deserving Faithful Judgment Kindness Lord's Mercy Obtained Offer Opinion Orders Trustworthy Unmarried Virgins WomenLinks 1 Corinthians 7:25 NIV1 Corinthians 7:25 NLT 1 Corinthians 7:25 ESV 1 Corinthians 7:25 NASB 1 Corinthians 7:25 KJV 1 Corinthians 7:25 Bible Apps 1 Corinthians 7:25 Biblia Paralela 1 Corinthians 7:25 Chinese Bible 1 Corinthians 7:25 French Bible 1 Corinthians 7:25 German Bible Alphabetical: a about an as but by command concerning from give have I is judgment Lord Lord's mercy no Now of one opinion the trustworthy virgins who NT Letters: 1 Corinthians 7:25 Now concerning virgins I have no commandment (1 Cor. 1C iC 1Cor i cor icor) Bible Study Resources, Dictionary, Concordance and Search Tools |