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1 Corinthians 7:7
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I wish that all people were as I am. But each has his own gift from God, one person has this gift, another has that.
For I would that all men were euen as I my selfe: but euery man hath his proper gift of God, one after this maner, and another after that.
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.
I wish that all were as I myself am. But each has his own gift from God, one of one kind and one of another.
Yet I wish that all men were even as I myself am. However, each has his own gift from God, one in this way, and another in that.
I wish that everyone were like me, but each person has his own gift from God. One has one gift, another has another gift.
I wish that all the people were as I am; but each person has his own gift from God, one of this kind and one of that.
Yet I wish that all men were even as I myself am. However, each man has his own gift from God, one in this manner, and another in that.
Yet I wish that all men were even as I myself am. However, each man has his own gift from God, one this way, and another that.
I wish that all men were as I am. But each man has his own gift from God; one has this gift, another has that.
Actually, I wish everyone were like me; but each has his own gift from God, one this, another that.
Now I wish all men to be even as myself: but every one has his own gift of God: one man thus, and another thus.
I wish everyone could be like me. But God has given each person a different ability. He makes some able to live one way, others to live a different way.
For I woulde that all men were euen as I my selfe am: but euery man hath his proper gift of God, one after this maner, and another after that.
For I would that all men were like myself in purity. But every man has his proper gift from God, one after this manner, and another after that.
Actually I would prefer that all of you were as I am; but each one has a special gift from God, one person this gift, another one that gift.
I wish all people could be like myself, but each one has his own gift from God, one in this way and another in that way.
But I desire all men also to be as myself. But each has his own gift from God, one this way, and one that way.
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.
It is my desire that all men might be even as I am. But every man has the power of his special way of life given him by God, one in this way and one in that.
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.
I would like everyone to be like me. However, each person has a special gift from God, one this and another that.Matthew 19:12; Acts 26:29; 1 Corinthians 9:5; 12:11;">[xr]
For I would that all men were as I am, in chastity. But every man hath the gift given to him from Aloha, this one thus, and the other thus.
For I would that all men might be like me in purity. But every man is endowed with his gift of God; one thus, and another so.
For I woulde that all men were as I my selfe [am:] but euery man hath his proper gift of God, one after this maner, another after that.
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.
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.
but every one hath his proper gift from God, one after this manner, another after that.
Yet I would that everybody lived as I do; but each of us has his own special gift from God--one in one direction and one in another.
For Y wole, that alle men be as my silf. But eche man hath his propre yifte of God; oon thus, and another thus.
Yet I would that all men were even as I myself. Nevertheless each man has his own gift from God, one after this manner, and another after that.
For I would that all men were as I myself. But every man hath his proper gift from God, one after this manner, and another after that.
I wish that everyone was as I am. But each has his own gift from God, one this way, another that.
For I wish that all men were even as I myself. But each one has his own gift from God, one in this manner and another in that.
But I wish everyone were single, just as I am. Yet each person has a special gift from God, of one kind or another.
I wish everyone were as I am, but each has his own gift from God. One has one gift. Another has another gift.
I wish that all were as I myself am. But each has a particular gift from God, one having one kind and another a different kind.
Besides, I desire all men to be, even as myself, - but, each one, hath his, personal, gift from God, one, after this manner, and, another, after that.
For I would that all men were even as myself. But every one hath his proper gift from God: one after this manner, and another after that.
I wish that all were as I myself am. But each has his own special gift from God, one of one kind and one of another.
For I wolde that all men were as I my selfe am: but every man hath his proper gyfte of God one after this maner another after that.
for I wish all men to be even as I myself [am]; but each his own gift hath of God, one indeed thus, and one thus.
Howbeit I wolde rather yt all me were as I am. Neuertheles euery one hath his proper gifte of God: one thus, another so.
for I wish that all men were as I myself am: but every man hath his proper gift from God, some one way, and some another.
Sometimes I wish everyone were single like me—a simpler life in many ways! But celibacy is not for everyone any more than marriage is. God gives the gift of the single life to some, the gift of the married life to others.
But I'm telling you the truth, it'd be better if y'all were just single like me. It'd save you a whole lot of discomfort. But being single is a special gift from God, no more or less than the other gifts he gives.
Contextual Overview
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
I would: St. Paul evidently gave this advice in reference to the necessities of the church, or what he calls - 1 Corinthians 7:26 the present distress; for it would be perfectly absurd to imagine that an inspired apostle would in the general, discountenance marriage, since it was of the greatest importance to the existence and happiness of future generations, and expressly agreeable to a Divine institution. 1 Corinthians 9:5, 1 Corinthians 9:15, Acts 26:29
But: 1 Corinthians 12:11, Matthew 19:11, Matthew 19:12
Reciprocal: Genesis 30:34 - General 1 Corinthians 4:7 - and what 1 Corinthians 7:17 - as God 1 Timothy 2:8 - I will
Cross-References
But I solemnly promise that you, your wife, your sons, and your daughters-in-law will be kept safe in the boat.
The Lord told Noah: Take your whole family with you into the boat, because you are the only one on this earth who pleases me.
On that day Noah and his wife went into the boat with their three sons, Shem, Ham, and Japheth, and their wives.
Noah took a male and a female of every living creature with him,
When you see trouble coming, don't be stupid and walk right into it— be smart and hide.
People were eating, drinking, and getting married right up to the day that the flood came and Noah went into the big boat.
People were eating, drinking, and getting married right up to the day when Noah went into the big boat. Then the flood came and drowned everyone on earth.
God cannot tell lies! And so his promises and vows are two things that can never be changed. We have run to God for safety. Now his promises should greatly encourage us to take hold of the hope that is right in front of us.
Because Noah had faith, he was warned about something that had not yet happened. He obeyed and built a boat that saved him and his family. In this way the people of the world were judged, and Noah was given the blessings that come to everyone who pleases God.
They had disobeyed God while Noah was building the boat, but God had been patient with them. Eight people went into that boat and were brought safely through the flood.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
For I would that all men were even as I myself,.... The apostle speaks not of his state and condition, as married or unmarried, for it is not certain which he was; some think he had a wife, others not: it looks, however, as if he had not at this time, as appears from 1 Corinthians 7:8 but be it which it will, it can hardly be thought he should wish all men to be in either state, either all married, or all unmarried; but he speaks of the gift of continency, which he had, as the following words show; and this he desires for all men, that they might not be in any danger from Satan's temptations, and that they might be more fit for and intent upon the service of Christ. The Syriac version adds, בדכיותא in "purity", or "chastity"; which may be preserved in a marriage state, as well as in single life:
but every man hath his proper gift of God, one after this manner, and another after that: all the gifts of nature and grace which men have, they have of God, and not of themselves; and every man has a gift proper to himself; no one man has all gifts, but some one, and some another; and with respect to the case in hand, one man has the gift of continency, another the gift of marriage; all cannot contain themselves, only to whom it is given: and all are not disposed to marriage; some are inclined to a single life, and some to a marriage state; and of those that are married, some can abstain from the use of the marriage bed longer than others, without being in danger of being tempted by Satan for their incontinency; and such a disposition is desirable.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
For I would ... - I would prefer.
That all men ... - That Paul was unmarried is evident from 1 Corinthians 9:5. But he does not refer to this fact here. When he wishes that all people were like himself, he evidently does not intend that he would prefer that all should be unmarried, for this would be against the divine institution, and against his own precepts elsewhere. But he would be glad if all people had control over their passions and propensities as he had; had the gift of continence, and could abstain from marriage when circumstances of trial, etc., would make it proper. We may add, that when Paul wishes to exhort to anything that is difficult, he usually adduces “his own example” to show that “it may be done;” an example which it would be well for all ministers to be able to follow.
But every man hath his proper gift - Every man has his own special talent, or excellence. One man excels in one thing, and another in another. One may not have this particular virtue, but he maybe distinguished for another virtue quite as valuable. The doctrine here is, therefore, that we are not to judge of others by ourselves, or measure their virtue by ours. We may excel in some one thing, they in another. And because they have not our special virtue, or capability, we are not to condemn or denounce them; compare Matthew 19:11, Matthew 19:12.
Of God - Bestowed by God either in the original endowments and faculties of body or mind, or by his grace. In either case it is the gift of God. The virtue of continence is his gift as well as any other; and Paul had reason, as any other man must have, to be thankful that God had conferred it on him. So if a man is naturally amiable, kind, gentle, large-hearted, tender, and affectionate, he should regard it as the gift of God, and be thankful that he has not to contend with the evils of a morose, proud, haughty, and severe temper. It is true, however, that all these virtues may be greatly strengthened by discipline, and that religion gives vigor and comeliness to them all. Paul’s virtue in this was strengthened by his resolution; by his manner of life; by his frequent fastings and trials, and “by the abundant employment” which God gave him in the apostleship. And it is true still, that if a man is desirous to overcome the lusts of the flesh, industry, and hardship, and trial, and self-denial will enable him, by the grace of God, to do it. idleness is the cause of no small part of the corrupt desires of people; and God kept Paul from these:
- By giving him enough to do; and,
- By giving him enough to suffer.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse 1 Corinthians 7:7. For I would that all men, c.] He wished that all that were then in the Church were, like him self, unmarried but this was in reference to the necessities of the Church, or what he calls, 1 Corinthians 7:26, the present distress: for it never could be his wish that marriage should cease among men, and that human beings should no longer be propagated upon earth; nor could he wish that the Church of Christ should always be composed of single persons; this would have been equally absurd; but as the Church was then in straits and difficulties, it was much better for its single members not to encumber themselves with domestic embarrassments.
Every man hath his proper gift of God — Continence is a state that cannot be acquired by human art or industry; a man has it from God, or not at all: and if he have it from God, he has it from him as the author of his nature; for where it does not exist naturally, it never can exist, but either by miraculous interference, which should never be expected, or by chirurgical operation, which is a shocking abomination in the sight of God. Matthew 19:12.
