1 Corinthians 7:35
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Corinthians 7:35 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Corinthians 7:35 is a verse from the book of 1 Corinthians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "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 ma..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Corinthians 7:35 — KJV
“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.”
— 1 Corinthians 7:35 (KJV)
1 Corinthians 7:35 in Context — About the Book of 1 Corinthians
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Cross-References for 1 Corinthians 7:35
“And Moses and Aaron went in unto Pharaoh, and they did so as the LORD had commanded: and Aaron cast down his rod before Pharaoh, and before his servants, and it became a serpent.”
Shares key themes with 1 Corinthians 7:35: own, cast, lord
“And Pharaoh's servants said unto him, How long shall this man be a snare unto us? let the men go, that they may serve the LORD their God: knowest thou not yet that Egypt is destroyed?”
Shares key themes with 1 Corinthians 7:35: may, snare, lord
“And the LORD said unto Moses, Lo, I come unto thee in a thick cloud, that the people may hear when I speak with thee, and believe thee for ever. And Moses told the words of the people unto the LORD.”
Shares key themes with 1 Corinthians 7:35: speak, may, lord
“Speak thou also unto the children of Israel, saying, Verily my sabbaths ye shall keep: for it is a sign between me and you throughout your generations; that ye may know that I am the LORD that doth sanctify you.”
Shares key themes with 1 Corinthians 7:35: speak, may, lord
“If his offering be a burnt sacrifice of the herd, let him offer a male without blemish: he shall offer it of his own voluntary will at the door of the tabernacle of the congregation before the LORD.”
Shares key themes with 1 Corinthians 7:35: own, lord, without
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