40But more blessed shall she be, if she so remain, according to my counsel; and I think that I also have the spirit of God.


In Context

37 For he that hath determined being steadfast in his heart, having no necessity, but having power of his own will; and hath judged this in his heart, to keep his virgin, doth well.

38 Therefore, both he that giveth his virgin in marriage, doth well; and he that giveth her not, doth better.

39 A woman is bound by the law as long as her husband liveth; but if her husband die, she is at liberty: let her marry to whom she will; only in the Lord.

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.

1 Corinthians 7:40 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

7:40But she is happier if she so abide, after my judgment: and I think also that I have the Spirit of God.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

7:40In my judgment, she is happier if she stays as she is--and I think that I too have the Spirit of God.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

7:40But she is happier if she abide as she is, after my judgment: and I think that I also have the Spirit of God.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

7:40But she is happier if she so remain, according to my judgment; but I think that I also have God's Spirit.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

7:40But she is happier if she abide as she is, after my judgment: and I think that I also have the Spirit of God.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

7:40But she is happier if she so remain, after my judgment; and I think also that I have the Spirit of God.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

7:40But she is happier if she stays as she is, in my judgment, and I think that I also have God's Spirit.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

7:40and she is happier if she may so remain — according to my judgment; and I think I also have the Spirit of God.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

7:40But she is happier if she so abide, after my judgment: and I think also that I have the Spirit of God.