1 Corinthians 7:1
American King James Now concerning the things whereof you wrote to me: It is good for a man not to touch a woman.
American Standard Version Now concerning the things whereof ye wrote: It is good for a man not to touch a woman.
King James Now concerning the things whereof ye wrote unto me: It is good for a man not to touch a woman.
World English Bible Now concerning the things about which you wrote to me: it is good for a man not to touch a woman.
1 Corinthians 7:2
American King James Nevertheless, to avoid fornication, let every man have his own wife, and let every woman have her own husband.
American Standard Version But, because of fornications, let each man have his own wife, and let each woman have her own husband.
King James Nevertheless, to avoid fornication, let every man have his own wife, and let every woman have her own husband.
World English Bible But, because of sexual immoralities, let each man have his own wife, and let each woman have her own husband.
1 Corinthians 7:3
American King James Let the husband render to the wife due benevolence: and likewise also the wife to the husband.
American Standard Version Let the husband render unto the wife her due: and likewise also the wife unto the husband.
King James Let the husband render unto the wife due benevolence: and likewise also the wife unto the husband.
World English Bible Let the husband give his wife the affection owed her, and likewise also the wife her husband.
1 Corinthians 7:4
American King James The wife has not power of her own body, but the husband: and likewise also the husband has not power of his own body, but the wife.
American Standard Version The wife hath not power over her own body, but the husband: and likewise also the husband hath not power over his own body, but the wife.
King James The wife hath not power of her own body, but the husband: and likewise also the husband hath not power of his own body, but the wife.
World English Bible The wife doesn’t have authority over her own body, but the husband does. Likewise also the husband doesn’t have authority over his own body, but the wife does.
1 Corinthians 7:5
American King James Defraud you not one the other, except it be with consent for a time, that you may give yourselves to fasting and prayer; and come together again, that Satan tempt you not for your incontinency.
American Standard Version Defraud ye not one the other, except it be by consent for a season, that ye may give yourselves unto prayer, and may be together again, that Satan tempt you not because of your incontinency.
King James Defraud ye not one the other, except it be with consent for a time, that ye may give yourselves to fasting and prayer; and come together again, that Satan tempt you not for your incontinency.
World English Bible Don’t deprive one another, unless it is by consent for a season, that you may give yourselves to fasting and prayer, and may be together again, that Satan doesn’t tempt you because of your lack of self-control.
1 Corinthians 7:6
American King James But I speak this by permission, and not of commandment.
American Standard Version But this I say by way of concession, not of commandment.
King James But I speak this by permission, and not of commandment.
World English Bible But this I say by way of concession, not of commandment.
1 Corinthians 7:7
American King James For I would that all men were even as I myself. But every man has his proper gift of God, one after this manner, and another after that.
American Standard Version Yet I would that all men were even as I myself. Howbeit each man hath his own gift from God, one after this manner, and another after that.
King James For I would that all men were even as I myself. But every man hath his proper gift of God, one after this manner, and another after that.
World English Bible Yet I wish that all men were like me. However, each man has his own gift from God, one of this kind, and another of that kind.
1 Corinthians 7:8
American King James I say therefore to the unmarried and widows, It is good for them if they abide even as I.
American Standard Version But I say to the unmarried and to widows, It is good for them if they abide even as I.
King James I say therefore to the unmarried and widows, It is good for them if they abide even as I.
World English Bible But I say to the unmarried and to widows, it is good for them if they remain even as I am.
1 Corinthians 7:9
American King James But if they cannot contain, let them marry: for it is better to marry than to burn.
American Standard Version But if they have not continency, let them marry: for it is better to marry than to burn.
King James But if they cannot contain, let them marry: for it is better to marry than to burn.
World English Bible But if they don’t have self-control, let them marry. For it’s better to marry than to burn with passion.
1 Corinthians 7:10
American King James And to the married I command, yet not I, but the Lord, Let not the wife depart from her husband:
American Standard Version But unto the married I give charge, `yea' not I, but the Lord, That the wife depart not from her husband
King James And unto the married I command, yet not I, but the Lord, Let not the wife depart from her husband:
World English Bible But to the married I command—not I, but the Lord—that the wife not leave her husband
1 Corinthians 7:11
American King James But and if she depart, let her remain unmarried or be reconciled to her husband: and let not the husband put away his wife.
American Standard Version (but should she depart, let her remain unmarried, or else be reconciled to her husband); and that the husband leave not his wife.
King James But and if she depart, let her remain unmarried or be reconciled to her husband: and let not the husband put away his wife.
World English Bible (but if she departs, let her remain unmarried, or else be reconciled to her husband), and that the husband not leave his wife.
1 Corinthians 7:12
American King James But to the rest speak I, not the Lord: If any brother has a wife that believes not, and she be pleased to dwell with him, let him not put her away.
American Standard Version But to the rest say I, not the Lord: If any brother hath an unbelieving wife, and she is content to dwell with him, let him not leave her.
King James 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.
World English Bible But to the rest I—not the Lord—say, if any brother has an unbelieving wife, and she is content to live with him, let him not leave her.
1 Corinthians 7:13
American King James And the woman which has an husband that believes not, and if he be pleased to dwell with her, let her not leave him.
American Standard Version And the woman that hath an unbelieving husband, and he is content to dwell with her, let her not leave her husband.
King James And the woman which hath an husband that believeth not, and if he be pleased to dwell with her, let her not leave him.
World English Bible The woman who has an unbelieving husband, and he is content to live with her, let her not leave her husband.
1 Corinthians 7:14
American King James For the unbelieving husband is sanctified by the wife, and the unbelieving wife is sanctified by the husband: else were your children unclean; but now are they holy.
American Standard Version For the unbelieving husband is sanctified in the wife, and the unbelieving wife is sanctified in the brother: else were your children unclean; but now are they holy.
King James For the unbelieving husband is sanctified by the wife, and the unbelieving wife is sanctified by the husband: else were your children unclean; but now are they holy.
World English Bible For the unbelieving husband is sanctified in the wife, and the unbelieving wife is sanctified in the husband. Otherwise your children would be unclean, but now they are holy.
1 Corinthians 7:15
American King James But if the unbelieving depart, let him depart. A brother or a sister is not under bondage in such cases: but God has called us to peace.
American Standard Version Yet if the unbelieving departeth, let him depart: the brother or the sister is not under bondage in such `cases': but God hath called us in peace.
King James But if the unbelieving depart, let him depart. A brother or a sister is not under bondage in such cases: but God hath called us to peace.
World English Bible Yet if the unbeliever departs, let there be separation. The brother or the sister is not under bondage in such cases, but God has called us in peace.
1 Corinthians 7:16
American King James For what know you, O wife, whether you shall save your husband? or how know you, O man, whether you shall save your wife?
American Standard Version For how knowest thou, O wife, whether thou shalt save thy husband? Or how knowest thou, O husband, whether thou shalt save thy wife?
King James For what knowest thou, O wife, whether thou shalt save thy husband? or how knowest thou, O man, whether thou shalt save thy wife?
World English Bible For how do you know, wife, whether you will save your husband? Or how do you know, husband, whether you will save your wife?
1 Corinthians 7:17
American King James But as God has distributed to every man, as the Lord has called every one, so let him walk. And so ordain I in all churches.
American Standard Version Only, as the Lord hath distributed to each man, as God hath called each, so let him walk. And so ordain I in all the churches.
King James But as God hath distributed to every man, as the Lord hath called every one, so let him walk. And so ordain I in all churches.
World English Bible Only, as the Lord has distributed to each man, as God has called each, so let him walk. So I command in all the assemblies.
1 Corinthians 7:18
American King James Is any man called being circumcised? let him not become uncircumcised. Is any called in uncircumcision? let him not be circumcised.
American Standard Version Was any man called being circumcised? Let him not become uncircumcised. Hath any been called in uncircumcision? Let him not be circumcised.
King James Is any man called being circumcised? let him not become uncircumcised. Is any called in uncircumcision? let him not be circumcised.
World English Bible Was anyone called having been circumcised? Let him not become uncircumcised. Has anyone been called in uncircumcision? Let him not be circumcised.
1 Corinthians 7:19
American King James Circumcision is nothing, and uncircumcision is nothing, but the keeping of the commandments of God.
American Standard Version Circumcision is nothing, and uncircumcision is nothing; but the keeping of the commandments of God.
King James Circumcision is nothing, and uncircumcision is nothing, but the keeping of the commandments of God.
World English Bible Circumcision is nothing, and uncircumcision is nothing, but what matters is keeping God’s commandments.
1 Corinthians 7:20
American King James Let every man abide in the same calling wherein he was called.
American Standard Version Let each man abide in that calling wherein he was called.
King James Let every man abide in the same calling wherein he was called.
World English Bible Let each man stay in that calling in which he was called.
1 Corinthians 7:21
American King James Are you called being a servant? care not for it: but if you may be made free, use it rather.
American Standard Version Wast thou called being a bondservant? Care not for it: nay, even if thou canst become free, use `it' rather.
King James Art thou called being a servant? care not for it: but if thou mayest be made free, use it rather.
World English Bible Were you called being a bondservant? Don’t let that bother you, but if you get an opportunity to become free, use it.
1 Corinthians 7:22
American King James For he that is called in the Lord, being a servant, is the Lord's freeman: likewise also he that is called, being free, is Christ's servant.
American Standard Version For he that was called in the Lord being a bondservant, is the Lord's freedman: likewise he that was called being free, is Christ's bondservant.
King James For he that is called in the Lord, being a servant, is the Lord's freeman: likewise also he that is called, being free, is Christ's servant.
World English Bible For he who was called in the Lord being a bondservant is the Lord’s free man. Likewise he who was called being free is Christ’s bondservant.
1 Corinthians 7:23
American King James You are bought with a price; be not you the servants of men.
American Standard Version Ye were bought with a price; become not bondservants of men.
King James Ye are bought with a price; be not ye the servants of men.
World English Bible You were bought with a price. Don’t become bondservants of men.
1 Corinthians 7:24
American King James Brothers, let every man, wherein he is called, therein abide with God.
American Standard Version Brethren, let each man, wherein he was called, therein abide with God.
King James Brethren, let every man, wherein he is called, therein abide with God.
World English Bible Brothers, let each man, in whatever condition he was called, stay in that condition with God.
1 Corinthians 7:25
American King James 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.
American Standard Version 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.
King James Now concerning virgins I have no commandment of the Lord: yet I give my judgment, as one that hath obtained mercy of the Lord to be faithful.
World English Bible 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.
1 Corinthians 7:26
American King James I suppose therefore that this is good for the present distress, I say, that it is good for a man so to be.
American Standard Version I think therefore that this is good by reason of the distress that is upon us, `namely,' that it is good for a man to be as he is.
King James I suppose therefore that this is good for the present distress, I say, that it is good for a man so to be.
World English Bible Therefore I think that because of the distress that is on us, it’s good for a man to remain as he is.
1 Corinthians 7:27
American King James Are you bound to a wife? seek not to be loosed. Are you loosed from a wife? seek not a wife.
American Standard Version Art thou bound unto a wife? Seek not to be loosed. Art thou loosed from a wife? Seek not a wife.
King James Art thou bound unto a wife? seek not to be loosed. Art thou loosed from a wife? seek not a wife.
World English Bible Are you bound to a wife? Don’t seek to be freed. Are you free from a wife? Don’t seek a wife.
1 Corinthians 7:28
American King James But and if you marry, you have not sinned; and if a virgin marry, she has not sinned. Nevertheless such shall have trouble in the flesh: but I spare you.
American Standard Version But shouldest thou marry, thou hast not sinned; and if a virgin marry, she hath not sinned. Yet such shall have tribulation in the flesh: and I would spare you.
King James But and if thou marry, thou hast not sinned; and if a virgin marry, she hath not sinned. Nevertheless such shall have trouble in the flesh: but I spare you.
World English Bible But if you marry, you have not sinned. If a virgin marries, she has not sinned. Yet such will have oppression in the flesh, and I want to spare you.
1 Corinthians 7:29
American King James But this I say, brothers, the time is short: it remains, that both they that have wives be as though they had none;
American Standard Version But this I say, brethren, the time is shortened, that henceforth both those that have wives may be as though they had none;
King James But this I say, brethren, the time is short: it remaineth, that both they that have wives be as though they had none;
World English Bible But I say this, brothers: the time is short. From now on, both those who have wives may be as though they had none;
1 Corinthians 7:30
American King James And they that weep, as though they wept not; and they that rejoice, as though they rejoiced not; and they that buy, as though they possessed not;
American Standard Version and those that weep, as though they wept not; and those that rejoice, as though they rejoiced not; and those that buy, as though they possessed not;
King James And they that weep, as though they wept not; and they that rejoice, as though they rejoiced not; and they that buy, as though they possessed not;
World English Bible and those who weep, as though they didn’t weep; and those who rejoice, as though they didn’t rejoice; and those who buy, as though they didn’t possess;
1 Corinthians 7:31
American King James And they that use this world, as not abusing it: for the fashion of this world passes away.
American Standard Version and those that use the world, as not using it to the full: for the fashion of this world passeth away.
King James And they that use this world, as not abusing it: for the fashion of this world passeth away.
World English Bible and those who use the world, as not using it to the fullest. For the mode of this world passes away.
1 Corinthians 7:32
American King James But I would have you without carefulness. He that is unmarried cares for the things that belong to the Lord, how he may please the Lord:
American Standard Version But I would have you to be free from cares. He that is unmarried is careful for the things of the Lord, how he may please the Lord:
King James But I would have you without carefulness. He that is unmarried careth for the things that belong to the Lord, how he may please the Lord:
World English Bible But I desire to have you to be free from cares. He who is unmarried is concerned for the things of the Lord, how he may please the Lord;
1 Corinthians 7:33
American King James But he that is married cares for the things that are of the world, how he may please his wife.
American Standard Version but he that is married is careful for the things of the world, how he may please his wife,
King James But he that is married careth for the things that are of the world, how he may please his wife.
World English Bible but he who is married is concerned about the things of the world, how he may please his wife.
1 Corinthians 7:34
American King James There is difference also between a wife and a virgin. The unmarried woman cares for the things of the Lord, that she may be holy both in body and in spirit: but she that is married cares for the things of the world, how she may please her husband.
American Standard Version and is divided. `So' also the woman that is unmarried and the virgin is careful for the things of the Lord, that she may be holy both in body and in spirit: but she that is married is careful for the things of the world, how she may please her husband.
King James There is difference also between a wife and a virgin. The unmarried woman careth for the things of the Lord, that she may be holy both in body and in spirit: but she that is married careth for the things of the world, how she may please her husband.
World English Bible There is also a difference between a wife and a virgin. The unmarried woman cares about the things of the Lord, that she may be holy both in body and in spirit. But she who is married cares about the things of the world—how she may please her husband.
1 Corinthians 7:35
American King James And this I speak for your own profit; not that I may cast a snare on you, but for that which is comely, and that you may attend on the Lord without distraction.
American Standard Version And this I say for your own profit; not that I may cast a snare upon you, but for that which is seemly, and that ye may attend upon the Lord without distraction.
King James And this I speak for your own profit; not that I may cast a snare upon you, but for that which is comely, and that ye may attend upon the Lord without distraction.
World English Bible This I say for your own benefit, not that I may ensnare you, but for that which is appropriate, and that you may attend to the Lord without distraction.
1 Corinthians 7:36
American King James But if any man think that he behaves himself uncomely toward his virgin, if she pass the flower of her age, and need so require, let him do what he will, he sins not: let them marry.
American Standard Version But if any man thinketh that he behaveth himself unseemly toward his virgin `daughter', if she be past the flower of her age, and if need so requireth, let him do what he will; he sinneth not; let them marry.
King James But if any man think that he behaveth himself uncomely toward his virgin, if she pass the flower of her age, and need so require, let him do what he will, he sinneth not: let them marry.
World English Bible But if any man thinks that he is behaving inappropriately toward his virgin, if she is past the flower of her age, and if need so requires, let him do what he desires. He doesn’t sin. Let them marry.
1 Corinthians 7:37
American King James Nevertheless he that stands steadfast in his heart, having no necessity, but has power over his own will, and has so decreed in his heart that he will keep his virgin, does well.
American Standard Version But he that standeth stedfast in his heart, having no necessity, but hath power as touching in his own heart, to keep his own virgin `daughter', shall do well.
King James Nevertheless he that standeth stedfast in his heart, having no necessity, but hath power over his own will, and hath so decreed in his heart that he will keep his virgin, doeth well.
World English Bible But he who stands steadfast in his heart, having no urgency, but has power over his own will, and has determined in his own heart to keep his own virgin, does well.
1 Corinthians 7:38
American King James So then he that gives her in marriage does well; but he that gives her not in marriage does better.
American Standard Version So then both he that giveth his own virgin `daughter' in marriage doeth well; and he that giveth her not in marriage shall do better.
King James So then he that giveth her in marriage doeth well; but he that giveth her not in marriage doeth better.
World English Bible So then both he who gives his own virgin in marriage does well, and he who doesn’t give her in marriage does better.
1 Corinthians 7:39
American King James The wife is bound by the law as long as her husband lives; but if her husband be dead, she is at liberty to be married to whom she will; only in the Lord.
American Standard Version A wife is bound for so long time as her husband liveth; but if the husband be dead, she is free to be married to whom she will; only in the Lord.
King James The wife is bound by the law as long as her husband liveth; but if her husband be dead, she is at liberty to be married to whom she will; only in the Lord.
World English Bible A wife is bound by law for as long as her husband lives; but if the husband is dead, she is free to be married to whomever she desires, only in the Lord.
1 Corinthians 7:40
American King James But she is happier if she so abide, after my judgment: and I think also that I have the Spirit of God.
American Standard Version But she is happier if she abide as she is, after my judgment: and I think that I also have the Spirit of God.
King James But she is happier if she so abide, after my judgment: and I think also that I have the Spirit of God.
World English Bible But she is happier if she stays as she is, in my judgment, and I think that I also have God’s Spirit.