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First Epistle to the Corinthians, Chapter 7

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Chapter 7 of 1 Corinthians—New World Translation (NWT)

  1. ¶ Now concerning the things about which YOU wrote, it is well for a man not to touch1 a woman;
  2. yet, because of prevalence of fornication,[a]2 let each man have his own wife3 and each woman have her own husband.
  3. Let the husband render to [his] wife her due;4 but let the wife also do likewise to [her] husband.5
  4. The wife does not exercise authority over her own body, but her husband does;6 likewise, also, the husband does not exercise authority over his own body, but his wife does.7
  5. Do not be depriving each other [of it],8 except by mutual consent for an appointed time,9 that YOU may devote time to prayer and may come together again, that Satan may not keep tempting10 YOU for YOUR lack of self-regulation.11
  6. However, I say this by way of concession,[b]12 not in the way of a command.[c]13
  7. But I wish all men were as I myself am.14 Nevertheless, each one has his own gift15 from God, one in this way, another in that way.
  8. ¶ Now I say to the unmarried persons16 and the widows, it is well for them that they remain even as I am.17
  9. But if they do not have self-control,18 let them marry, for it is better to marry19 than to be inflamed [with passion].20
  10. ¶ To the married people I give instructions, yet not I but the Lord,21 that a wife should not depart from her husband;22
  11. but if she should actually depart, let her remain unmarried or else make up again with her husband; and a husband should not leave his wife.
  12. ¶ But to the others I say, yes, I, not the Lord:23 If any brother has an unbelieving wife, and yet she is agreeable to dwelling with him, let him not leave her;
  13. and a woman who has an unbelieving husband, and yet he is agreeable to dwelling with her, let her not leave her husband.
  14. For the unbelieving husband is sanctified in relation to [his] wife, and the unbelieving wife is sanctified in relation to the brother; otherwise, YOUR children would really be unclean,24 but now they are holy.25
  15. But if the unbelieving one proceeds to depart,26 let him depart; a brother or a sister is not in servitude under such circumstances, but God has called YOU to peace.27
  16. For, wife, how do you know but that you will save [your] husband?28 Or, husband, how do you know but that you will save [your] wife?29
  17. ¶ Only, as Jehovah[d] has given each one a portion,30 let each one so walk as God[e] has called him.31 And thus I ordain32 in all the congregations.
  18. Was any man called circumcised?33 Let him not become uncircumcised. Has any man been called in uncircumcision?34 Let him not get circumcised.35
  19. Circumcision36 does not mean a thing, and uncircumcision37 means not a thing, but observance of God’s commandments [does].38
  20. In whatever state[f] each one was called,39 let him remain in it.40
  21. Were you called when a slave? Do not let it worry you;41 but if you can also become free, rather seize the opportunity.
  22. For anyone in [the] Lord that was called when a slave is the Lord’s freedman;42 likewise he that was called when a freeman43 is a slave44 of Christ.
  23. YOU were bought with a price;45 stop becoming slaves46 of men.
  24. In whatever condition47 each one was called, brothers, let him remain in it associated with God.
  25. ¶ Now concerning virgins I have no command from the Lord, but I give my opinion48 as one who had mercy shown him by the Lord49 to be faithful.50
  26. Therefore I think this to be well in view of the necessity here with us, that it is well for a man to continue as he is.51
  27. Are you bound to a wife?52 Stop seeking a release.53 Are you loosed from a wife? Stop seeking a wife.
  28. But even if you did marry, you would commit no sin.54 And if a virgin [person] married, such one would commit no sin. However, those who do will have tribulation in their flesh.55 But I am sparing YOU.
  29. ¶ Moreover, this I say, brothers, the time left is reduced.56 Henceforth let those who have wives be as though they had none,57
  30. and also those who weep be as those who do not weep, and those who rejoice as those who do not rejoice, and those who buy as those not possessing,
  31. and those making use of the world58 as those not using it to the full; for the scene of this world is changing.59
  32. Indeed, I want YOU to be free from anxiety.60 The unmarried man is anxious for the things of the Lord, how he may gain the Lord’s approval.
  33. But the married man is anxious61 for the things of the world, how he may gain the approval of his wife,62
  34. and he is divided. Further, the unmarried woman, and the virgin, is anxious for the things of the Lord,63 that she may be holy both in her body and in her spirit. However, the married woman is anxious for the things of the world, how she may gain the approval of her husband.64
  35. But this I am saying for YOUR personal advantage, not that I may cast a noose upon YOU, but to move YOU to that which is becoming65 and that which means constant attendance upon the Lord without distraction.66
  36. ¶ But if anyone thinks he is behaving improperly toward his virginity,[g]67 if that[h] is past the bloom of youth,[i] and this is the way it should take place, let him do what he wants; he does not sin. Let them marry.68
  37. But if anyone stands settled in his heart, having no necessity, but has authority over his own will and has made this decision in his own heart, to keep his own virginity, he will do well.69
  38. Consequently he also that gives his virginity in marriage does well,70 but he that does not give it[j] in marriage will do better.71
  39. ¶ A wife is bound during all the time her husband is alive.72 But if her husband should fall asleep [in death], she is free to be married to whom she wants, only in[k] [the] Lord.73
  40. But she is happier if she remains as she is,74 according to my opinion. I certainly think I also have God’s spirit.75

FOOTNOTES

  1. ^ “Prevalence of fornication.” Lit., “fornications.”
  2. ^ Lit., “opinion together.”
  3. ^ “Command.” Lit., “enjoinder.”
  4. ^ “Jehovah,” in accord with Ro 12:3 and 2Co 10:13; P46אABCD(Gr.), ho Kyʹri·os; Syh and TR, “God.” See App 1D.
  5. ^ “God,” P46אABCDVgSyp; Syh and TR, “the Lord”; J7,8,10, “Jehovah.”
  6. ^ Or, “calling.”
  7. ^ Or, “virgin.” Gr., par·theʹnon; Lat., virʹgi·ne.
  8. ^ Or, “she.”
  9. ^ Lit., “over bloom of life.” Gr., hy·perʹak·mos; Lat., su·per·a·dulʹta.
  10. ^ Or, “her.”
  11. ^ Or, “if he is in union with.”

REFERENCES

  1. ^ Ge 20:6; De 22:28; Pr 6:29
  2. ^ Je 5:7; 1Th 4:3
  3. ^ Ge 2:24; Pr 5:19; Heb 13:4
  4. ^ Ex 21:10; 1Co 7:5
  5. ^ Ho 3:3; 1Pe 3:7
  6. ^ Eph 5:24
  7. ^ Eph 5:21
  8. ^ Ge 4:1; 1Sa 1:19; Mt 1:25; Heb 13:4
  9. ^ Ex 19:15
  10. ^ 2Co 2:11; 1Th 3:5
  11. ^ 1Co 9:25
  12. ^ Mt 19:8
  13. ^ 1Co 7:25; 2Co 8:8
  14. ^ 1Co 9:5
  15. ^ Mt 19:11
  16. ^ 1Co 7:27
  17. ^ 1Co 9:5
  18. ^ 1Th 4:4; 1Ti 5:11
  19. ^ 1Ti 5:14
  20. ^ 1Th 4:5
  21. ^ Mt 5:32
  22. ^ Je 3:20; Mt 19:6; Mr 10:11; Lu 16:18
  23. ^ 1Co 7:25
  24. ^ Eph 6:1
  25. ^ Ro 11:16
  26. ^ Ml 2:15
  27. ^ Heb 12:14
  28. ^ 1Pe 3:1
  29. ^ Jm 5:20
  30. ^ Ps 143:10; Is 46:11; 1Co 12:18
  31. ^ 1Co 7:7
  32. ^ 1Co 9:14
  33. ^ Ac 21:20
  34. ^ Ac 10:45; Ga 5:2
  35. ^ Ac 15:1, 24
  36. ^ Ro 2:25
  37. ^ Ga 6:15; Col 3:11
  38. ^ Ec 12:13; Je 7:23; Ga 5:6; 1Jo 5:3
  39. ^ Eph 4:1
  40. ^ 1Co 7:17
  41. ^ Ga 3:28
  42. ^ Jn 8:36; Pm 16
  43. ^ Eph 6:8
  44. ^ 1Pe 2:16
  45. ^ 1Co 6:20; Heb 9:12; 1Pe 1:18
  46. ^ Ga 4:9; 5:1
  47. ^ 1Co 7:26
  48. ^ 1Co 7:12
  49. ^ 1Ti 1:16
  50. ^ 1Ti 1:12
  51. ^ 1Co 7:17
  52. ^ Mt 19:6
  53. ^ Ml 2:16; Eph 5:33
  54. ^ Heb 13:4
  55. ^ Ge 3:16
  56. ^ Mt 24:33; Ro 13:11; 1Pe 4:7
  57. ^ Lu 14:26
  58. ^ 1Jo 2:16
  59. ^ 2Ti 3:13
  60. ^ Lu 10:41
  61. ^ Lu 14:20; 1Ti 5:8
  62. ^ 1Co 7:4
  63. ^ Lu 10:42; 1Ti 5:5
  64. ^ Pr 31:12
  65. ^ 1Co 6:12
  66. ^ Lu 10:40
  67. ^ Mt 19:12
  68. ^ 1Co 7:28
  69. ^ Mt 19:11
  70. ^ Heb 13:4
  71. ^ 1Co 7:32
  72. ^ Ro 7:2
  73. ^ De 7:3, 4; Ne 13:25; 2Co 6:14
  74. ^ 1Co 7:26
  75. ^ 1Th 4:8

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Comments

  1. Kiamia DoelKiamia Doel
    Jan 9, 2025 23:00 GMT

    The NWT adds words to the text that are not in the greek Manuscripts to fit it's own doctrinal position for example

    Compare the wording of the NWT and the NKJV at Colossians 1:15-17

    NKJV says

    15 He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. 16 For by Him all things were created that are in heaven and that are on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or principalities or powers. All things were created through Him and for Him. 17 And He is before all things, and in Him all things consist.

    NWT says

    15 He is the image of the invisible God,the firstborn OF all creation;16 because by means of him all OTHER things were created in the heavens and on the earth, the things visible and the things invisible,whether they are thrones or lordships or governments or authorities. All OTHER things have been created through him and for him. 17 Also, he is before all OTHER things,and by means of him all OTHER things were made to exist,

    The word “other” is not in the Greek but they add it Why? So they can decieve their followers into thinking that Christ was created by the Father and that he then created other things, that is not what the Greek says.

    1. SmeSme
      Feb 27, 2025 11:17 GMT

      Truth is from God and those that follow him. As for lies? John8:44

      Kiamia, I noticed you used a modern version of kjv to make your point about the nwt.

      Why didn’t you use the original kjv of col1:15?

      Is it because it disproves your point? It proves the opposite of what you wrote?

      Here is kjv col1:15 ¶” Who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn OF every creature:“

      Now I appeal to your Christian nature to correct your mistake as God is watching each of us, and let us bless the God of Jesus his father.

      Kjv 1Pe 1:3  Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ….

  2. YanekYanek
    Dec 24, 2024 22:18 GMT

    Joshua, Jehovah’s Witnesses have never denied the deity of the Messiah in his prehuman existence. While on Earth he was fully 100% human. I do not mean he was a mere human, he was not affected by Adam’s unfaithful behavior, he was sinless.

  3. David yakubuDavid yakubu
    Oct 29, 2022 08:05 GMT

    When i do read some comments and seeing that its the same people that are supposed to be called believers but are talking ill of other denominations, it hurts. Let us all remember that We should judge not

    1. jonas smithjonas smith
      Apr 23, 2023 02:57 GMT

      The bible tells us to test the spirits. Satan disguises himself as angel of light. So yes some denomination are not teaching the truth. You are responsible for judging which ones are not. You have to judge the truth at all times. this is what the bible teaches

  4. THTH
    Apr 7, 2021 00:20 GMT

    The NWT is a very good translation. Dr. Jason David BeDuhn PhD attests to that in his book Truth in Translation. drive.google.com/...5p16melHzg8/view

    1. James LernerJames Lerner
      Jul 20, 2024 09:48 GMT

      The NWT is Satanic filth to its very core.

      The JW Cult is Satanic to its very core.

      Praise Yahweh I will never be a victim of JW brainwashing. If I burn in Hell for eternity or I am ultimately annihilated so be it

      May Yahweh's curse rest on the Watchtower Society and its Satanic leadership

    2. jim mcleodjim mcleod
      Aug 22, 2021 06:16 GMT

      NWT is a false translation that takes away from the deity of Jesus !

  5. SlightlyChaoticSlightlyChaotic
    Jan 30, 2021 16:33 GMT

    Thank you for taking the time to provide this service. I like seeing the NASB on your web page in the same format as I read on paper. On other sites, the text area is smaller, and so I have to keep scrolling down to read and sometimes I lose the context. So I really appreciate the format.

    As far as the NWT, you are certainly free to do whatever you think best with your own web pages. I'd suggest that you make a note anytime you have a translation that is associated with only one denomination or church, for example:
    New World Translation (Jehovah's Witness version).

    In Jesus' parable of the wheat and the tares. the main idea seems to be that you can't easily distinguish between God's people and not-God's people on this earth, so our Lord's response is to wait until they are shown to be the kind of people they are inside. But the NWT seems like false teaching to me. So I think the warning passages from Jesus' apostles are more applicable, as in 2 Peter 3:15-16, when he talks about Paul's writings:
    "There are some things in them that are hard to understand, which the ignorant and unstable twist to their own destruction, as they do the other Scriptures."
    And we also have the positive exhortations, as in 2 Timothy 2:15:
    "Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth."

    1. BroderickBroderick
      Jan 31, 2021 00:57 GMT

      Your suggestion regarding the denominational flagging is duly noted. But I can’t help but wonder, wouldn’t a Catholic also want “Protestant versions” marked as well?

      As for the parable, I’m pretty sure the slaves were convinced in their own minds that they could tell the tares from the wheat. After all, aren’t they the ones who identified the problem in the first place? But the master obviously thought otherwise.

      Furthermore, even at the time when Jesus himself was walking the earth, not everybody who claimed fellowship actually followed him causing John to inquire at Mark 9:39, “Teacher, we saw someone casting out demons in Your name, and we tried to prevent him because he was not following us.” But Jesus said, “Do not hinder him . . . for he who is not against us is for us.”

  6. Joshua HarderJoshua Harder
    Dec 11, 2020 17:48 GMT

    Hello, question.. why have you included the NWT with other legitimate bible translations? Or why have you not atleast included a warning to readers? Don't you fear that someone could be influenced by the Watchtower's intentional heresies? Thank you.

    1. KevinKevin
      Jul 11, 2021 17:45 GMT

      en.m.wikipedia.org/..._Holy_Scriptures

      See the section critical review

    2. ChrisChris
      Jan 8, 2021 07:15 GMT

      Please site these intentional heresies. I am well versed in the watch tower outline and agree they are in many ways incorrect but i also bet i can point many out from EVERY established or main denomination. There is much to learn from them all as one who drinks milk?

      Judge not lest ye be judged, that is not to pass judgement on you either brother.

      I debate with scripture. I don't hold it to be true that Michael is Y'Shua HaMeshiach but I also firmly hold it to be true that our G-d and Heavenly Father are not the word encarnate and only begotten son.

      I love not seeing "lord" which i relate to baal. I feel the catholic church is a satanic establishment and I am aware a freemason started the hovies but there are evil in high places and our fight is also with principalities.

      What i'm saying is that in my darkest hours, those two were some of if not the only ones who would bring a Bible and eucharist and pray with me.

      We all fall short of the glory of G-d.

      Don't forget the NWT was recognized as the most accurate translation on Jeopardy.

      Lastly, this is different I noted than the NWT i have read and am very familiar with. Pull up the watchtower page and compare. I truly look forward to getting this one!

  7. julietjuliet
    Aug 17, 2022 09:36 GMT

    the sky is blue

  8. mercymercy
    Aug 12, 2022 21:23 GMT

    i am Mercy, the sky is blue what else do you need

    1. mercymercy
      Aug 12, 2022 21:25 GMT

      i am so sorry, it was a big mistake

  9. God is able to do all thingsGod is able to do all things
    May 17, 2021 17:59 GMT

    Jesus how much love calling yo name

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