Verse Comparison: 1 Corinthians 7:40
American Standard Version
But she is happier if she abide as she is, after my judgment: and I think that I also have the Spirit of God.
Amplified® Bible
But in my opinion [a widow] is happier (more blessed and to be envied) if she does not remarry. And also I think I have the Spirit of God.
Contemporary English Version
However, I think I am obeying God's Spirit when I say she would be happier to stay single.
Darby English Version
But she is happier if she so remain, according to my judgment; but I think that *I* also have God's Spirit.
Good News Bible
She will be happier, however, if she stays as she is. That is my opinion, and I think that I too have God's Spirit.
International Standard Version
However, in my opinion she will be happier if she stays as she is. And I think that I, too, have God's Spirit.
King James Version
But she is happier if she so abide, after my judgment: and I think also that I have the Spirit of God.
New American Standard Bible
But in my opinion she is happier if she remains as she is; and I think that I also have the Spirit of God.
New International Version
In my judgment, she is happier if she stays as she is—and I think that I too have the Spirit of God.
New King James Version
But she is happier if she remains as she is, according to my judgment—and I think I also have the Spirit of God.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
But in my opinion she remains happier if she remains single; and I think that I also have the Spirit of God.
Young's Literal Translation
and she is happier if she may so remain -- according to my judgment; and I think I also have the Spirit of God.
