Verse Comparison: 1 Corinthians 7:8
American Standard Version
But I say to the unmarried and to widows, It is good for them if they abide even as I.
Amplified® Bible
But to the unmarried people and to the widows, I declare that it is well (good, advantageous, expedient, and wholesome) for them to remain [single] even as I do.
Contemporary English Version
Here is my advice for people who have never been married and for widows. You should stay single, just as I am.
Darby English Version
But I say to the unmarried and to the widows, It is good for them that they remain even as I.
Good News Bible
Now, to the unmarried and to the widows I say that it would be better for you to continue to live alone as I do.
International Standard Version
I say to those who are unmarried, especially to widows: It is good for them to remain like me.
King James Version
I say therefore to the unmarried and widows, It is good for them if they abide even as I.
New American Standard Bible
But I say to the unmarried and to widows that it is good for them if they remain even as I.
New International Version
Now to the unmarried and the widows I say: It is good for them to stay unmarried, as I am.
New King James Version
But I say to the unmarried and to the widows: It is good for them if they remain even as I am;
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
But I say to the unmarried and to widows that they should remain even as I.
Young's Literal Translation
And I say to the unmarried and to the widows: it is good for them if they may remain even as I `am';
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