1Cor 7:26 | MHM | STEP | v. 26-28 : Paul advises that, because of the current difficulties, it is good for a person to remain single. He says, It is good for a man so to be (1 Corinthians 7:26 ). Times were hard for Christians, with persecution and trouble, and marriage could increase their challenges. However, Paul clarifies that marriage is not a sin. If someone marries, they have not sinned, but they should know that marriage can bring extra concerns and difficulties (1 Corinthians 7:28 ). Paul wishes to spare them from these troubles.

‏ 1 Corinthians 7:26

v. 26-28: Paul advises that, because of the current difficulties, it is good for a person to remain single. He says, It is good for a man so to be (1 Corinthians 7:26 ^a). Times were hard for Christians, with persecution and trouble, and marriage could increase their challenges. However, Paul clarifies that marriage is not a sin. If someone marries, they have not sinned, but they should know that marriage can bring extra concerns and difficulties (1 Corinthians 7:28 ^b). Paul wishes to spare them from these troubles.