1 Corinthians 7:1
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Corinthians 7:1 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Corinthians 7:1 is a verse from the book of 1 Corinthians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Now concerning the things whereof ye wrote unto me: It is good for a man not to touch a woman." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Corinthians 7:1 — KJV
“Now concerning the things whereof ye wrote unto me: It is good for a man not to touch a woman.”
— 1 Corinthians 7:1 (KJV)
1 Corinthians 7:1 in Context — About the Book of 1 Corinthians
1 Corinthians is pastoral surgery on a gifted, divided, messy church — addressing factions, immorality, lawsuits, worship chaos, and doubts about resurrection. It contains the love chapter read at countless weddings and the Bible's fullest teaching on spiritual gifts and the resurrection body.
Cross-References for 1 Corinthians 7:1
“And, behold, this day I am going the way of all the earth: and ye know in all your hearts and in all your souls, that not one thing hath failed of all the good things which the LORD your God spake concerning you; all are come to pass unto you, and not one thing hath failed thereof.”
Shares key themes with 1 Corinthians 7:1: now, concerning, things
“Them take, and purify thyself with them, and be at charges with them, that they may shave their heads: and all may know that those things, whereof they were informed concerning thee, are nothing; but that thou thyself also walkest orderly, and keepest the law.”
Shares key themes with 1 Corinthians 7:1: now, concerning, things
“That thou wilt do us no hurt, as we have not touched thee, and as we have done unto thee nothing but good, and have sent thee away in peace: thou art now the blessed of the LORD. That...: Heb. If thou shalt”
Shares key themes with 1 Corinthians 7:1: now, good, touch
“Now this was the manner in former time in Israel concerning redeeming and concerning changing, for to confirm all things; a man plucked off his shoe, and gave it to his neighbour: and this was a testimony in Israel.”
Shares key themes with 1 Corinthians 7:1: now, concerning, things
“Now the name of the man was Nabal; and the name of his wife Abigail: and she was a woman of good understanding, and of a beautiful countenance: but the man was churlish and evil in his doings; and he was of the house of Caleb.”
Shares key themes with 1 Corinthians 7:1: now, good, woman
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