Marriage, Singleness, and Conjugal Duties

1 Corinthians 7:1-40

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Genesis

The Creation of the World 1:1-2:3 The Creation of Man and Woman 2:4-25 The Fall of Man 3:1-24 Cain and Abel 4:1-26 From Adam to Noah 5:1-32 The Flood 6:1-8:22 God’s Covenant with Noah 9:1-17 Noah’s Drunkenness and Curse 9:18-29 Nations Descended from Noah 10:1-32 The Tower of Babel 11:1-9 From Shem to Abram 11:10-32 The Call of Abram 12:1-9 Abram in Egypt 12:10-20 Abram and Lot Separate 13:1-18 Abram Rescues Lot 14:1-24 God’s Covenant with Abram 15:1-21 Hagar and Ishmael 16:1-16 The Covenant of Circumcision 17:1-27 A Son Promised to Sarah 18:1-15 Abraham Intercedes for Sodom 18:16-33 The Destruction of Sodom 19:1-29 The Origin of Moab and Ammon 19:30-38 Abraham and Abimelech 20:1-18 The Birth of Isaac 21:1-7 Hagar and Ishmael Sent Away 21:8-21 A Treaty with Abimelech 21:22-34 The Sacrifice of Isaac 22:1-19 Nahor’s Children 22:20-24 The Death and Burial of Sarah 23:1-20 A Wife for Isaac 24:1-67 The Death of Abraham 25:1-11 Ishmael’s Descendants 25:12-18 Esau and Jacob 25:19-34 Isaac and Abimelech 26:1-35 Jacob Takes Esau’s Blessing 27:1-40 Jacob Sent to Paddan-aram 27:41-28:9 Jacob’s Dream at Bethel 28:10-22 Jacob Meets Rachel 29:1-14 Jacob Marries Leah and Rachel 29:15-30 The Children of Jacob 29:31-30:24 Jacob’s Prosperity 30:25-43 Jacob Flees from Laban 31:1-21 Jacob and Laban Make a Covenant 31:22-55 Jacob Prepares to Meet Esau 32:1-21 Jacob Wrestles with God 32:22-32 Jacob Meets Esau 33:1-20 Dinah and the Shechemites 34:1-31 God Blesses Jacob at Bethel 35:1-15 Deaths of Rachel and Isaac 35:16-29 Esau’s Descendants 36:1-30 The Kings of Edom 36:31-43 Joseph’s Dreams 37:1-11 Joseph Sold by His Brothers 37:12-36 Judah and Tamar 38:1-30 Joseph and Potiphar’s Wife 39:1-23 Joseph Interprets Dreams in Prison 40:1-23 Pharaoh’s Dreams 41:1-40 Joseph Rises to Power 41:41-57 Joseph’s Brothers Go to Egypt 42:1-38 Joseph’s Brothers Return with Benjamin 43:1-34 The Silver Cup 44:1-34 Joseph Reveals Himself 45:1-28 Jacob Goes to Egypt 46:1-47:12 Joseph and the Famine 47:13-31 Jacob Blesses Ephraim and Manasseh 48:1-22 Jacob Blesses His Sons 49:1-28 The Death and Burial of Jacob 49:29-50:14 Joseph Reassures His Brothers 50:15-21 The Death of Joseph 50:22-26

Exodus

Israel Increases in Egypt 1:1-22 The Birth of Moses 2:1-10 Moses Flees to Midian 2:11-25 The Burning Bush 3:1-22 Signs for Moses 4:1-17 Moses Returns to Egypt 4:18-31 Moses and Aaron Before Pharaoh 5:1-21 God Promises Deliverance 5:22-6:12 The Genealogy of Moses and Aaron 6:13-27 Moses and Aaron Sent to Pharaoh 6:28-7:7 Aaron’s Staff Becomes a Serpent 7:8-13 The First Plague: Water to Blood 7:14-24 The Second Plague: Frogs 7:25-8:15 The Third Plague: Gnats 8:16-19 The Fourth Plague: Flies 8:20-32 The Fifth Plague: Livestock Die 9:1-7 The Sixth Plague: Boils 9:8-12 The Seventh Plague: Hail 9:13-35 The Eighth Plague: Locusts 10:1-20 The Ninth Plague: Darkness 10:21-29 A Final Plague Threatened 11:1-10 The Passover 12:1-30 The Exodus 12:31-42 Passover Regulations 12:43-51 Consecration of the Firstborn 13:1-16 Crossing the Red Sea 13:17-14:31 The Song of Moses 15:1-21 Bitter Water Made Sweet 15:22-27 Manna from Heaven 16:1-36 Water from the Rock 17:1-7 Amalek Defeated 17:8-16 Jethro’s Advice 18:1-27 Israel at Mount Sinai 19:1-25 The Ten Commandments 20:1-21 Laws About Altars 20:22-21:1 Laws About Slaves 21:2-11 Laws About Personal Injuries 21:12-36 Laws About Restitution 22:1-15 Laws About Holiness 22:16-31 Laws About Justice 23:1-9 Sabbath Years and Weeks 23:10-13 The Three Feasts 23:14-19 The Angel and the Promises 23:20-33 The Covenant Confirmed 24:1-18 Contributions for the Sanctuary 25:1-9 The Ark of the Testimony 25:10-22 The Table for Bread 25:23-30 The Golden Lampstand 25:31-40 The Tabernacle 26:1-37 The Bronze Altar 27:1-8 The Court of the Tabernacle 27:9-19 Oil for the Lamp 27:20-21 The Priests’ Garments 28:1-5 The Ephod 28:6-14 The Breastpiece of Judgment 28:15-30 Other Priestly Garments 28:31-43 Consecration of the Priests 29:1-46 The Altar of Incense 30:1-10 The Census Tax 30:11-16 The Bronze Basin 30:17-21 The Anointing Oil 30:22-33 The Incense 30:34-38 Oholiab and Bezalel 31:1-11 The Sabbath Sign 31:12-18 The Golden Calf 32:1-33:6 The Tent of Meeting 33:7-11 Moses’ Intercession and God’s Glory 33:12-23 New Tablets and Covenant 34:1-28 The Shining Face of Moses 34:29-35 Sabbath Regulations 35:1-3 Freewill Offerings for the Tabernacle 35:4-29 Bezalel and Oholiab Set Apart 35:30-36:7 Making the Tabernacle 36:8-38 Making the Ark 37:1-9 Making the Table 37:10-16 Making the Lampstand 37:17-24 Making the Altar of Incense 37:25-29 Making the Bronze Altar 38:1-7 Making the Bronze Basin 38:8 Making the Court 38:9-20 Materials of the Tabernacle 38:21-31 Making the Priests’ Garments 39:1 The Ephod Made 39:2-7 The Breastpiece Made 39:8-21 Other Garments Made 39:22-31 The Work Completed 39:32-43 The Tabernacle Erected 40:1-33 The Glory Fills the Tabernacle 40:34-38

Numbers

The Census of Israel 1:1-54 Arrangement of the Camp 2:1-34 The Levites’ Duties 3:1-51 Kohathites’ Service 4:1-20 Gershonites’ Service 4:21-28 Merarites’ Service 4:29-33 Census of the Levites 4:34-49 Unclean Removed from Camp 5:1-4 Restitution for Wrongs 5:5-10 The Test for Adultery 5:11-31 The Nazirite Vow 6:1-21 The Priestly Blessing 6:22-27 Offerings of the Leaders 7:1-89 The Lamps 8:1-4 The Levites Consecrated 8:5-26 The Passover Celebrated 9:1-14 The Cloud Over the Tabernacle 9:15-23 The Silver Trumpets 10:1-10 Departure from Sinai 10:11-36 Complaint and Quail; Seventy Elders 11:1-35 Miriam and Aaron Oppose Moses 12:1-16 Spies Sent into Canaan 13:1-25 Report of the Spies 13:26-33 The People Rebel 14:1-45 Offerings and Firstfruits 15:1-21 Unintentional Sin and Presumptuous Sin 15:22-31 The Sabbath-Breaker 15:32-36 Tassels on Garments 15:37-41 Korah’s Rebellion 16:1-50 Aaron’s Staff Buds 17:1-13 Priests’ and Levites’ Duties 18:1-7 Portions for Priests and Levites 18:8-32 The Red Heifer 19:1-22 Water from the Rock at Meribah 20:1-13 Edom Refuses Passage 20:14-21 Aaron’s Death 20:22-29 Arad Defeated 21:1-3 The Bronze Serpent 21:4-9 Journeys in the Wilderness 21:10-20 Victories over Sihon and Og 21:21-35 Balaam Summoned 22:1-20 Balaam’s Donkey and the Angel 22:21-41 Balaam’s First Oracle 23:1-12 Balaam’s Second Oracle 23:13-26 Balaam’s Third Oracle 23:27-24:14 The Star out of Jacob 24:15-19 Balaam’s Final Sayings 24:20-25 Baal of Peor and Phinehas 25:1-18 The Second Census 26:1-65 Daughters of Zelophehad 27:1-11 Joshua Appointed 27:12-23 Daily Offerings 28:1-8 Sabbath Offerings 28:9-10 Monthly Offerings 28:11-15 Passover Offerings 28:16-25 Weeks (Firstfruits) Offerings 28:26-31 Trumpets Offerings 29:1-6 Day of Atonement Offerings 29:7-11 Booths Offerings 29:12-40 Vows 30:1-16 War with Midian—Spoils 31:1-24 Division of the Spoils 31:25-54 Reuben, Gad, and Half-Manasseh 32:1-42 Stages of Israel’s Journey 33:1-56 Boundaries of the Land 34:1-29 Levitical Cities 35:1-5 Cities of Refuge 35:6-34 Marriage of Zelophehad’s Daughters 36:1-13

Deuteronomy

Preamble and Setting 1:1-8 Leaders Appointed 1:9-18 Spies Sent 1:19-25 Rebellion and Judgment 1:26-46 Journey Through Edom, Moab, Ammon 2:1-23 Victory over Sihon 2:24-37 Victory over Og 3:1-11 Allotment East of Jordan 3:12-20 Moses Forbidden to Enter 3:21-29 Call to Obey 4:1-14 No Idols 4:15-31 The LORD Alone Is God 4:32-40 Cities of Refuge East 4:41-43 Introduction to the Law 4:44-49 The Ten Commandments Rehearsed 5:1-33 The Shema and Instruction 6:1-25 Warning Against the Nations 7:1-26 Do Not Forget the LORD 8:1-20 Not for Your Righteousness 9:1-6 Israel’s Rebellions Recounted 9:7-29 New Tablets; Ark 10:1-11 Fear the LORD 10:12-22 Love, Obey, Choose 11:1-32 The Place of Worship 12:1-32 False Prophets and Idolatry 13:1-18 Clean and Unclean Foods 14:1-21 Tithes 14:22-29 Sabbatical Year 15:1-11 Hebrew Slaves 15:12-18 Firstborn Animals 15:19-23 Passover 16:1-8 Weeks 16:9-12 Booths 16:13-17 Justice 16:18-20 Forbidden Worship 16:21-17:7 Difficult Cases 17:8-13 Laws for the King 17:14-20 Provision for Levites 18:1-8 Abominable Practices 18:9-13 A Prophet Like Moses 18:14-22 Cities of Refuge 19:1-14 Witnesses and Penalties 19:15-21 Rules for War 20:1-20 Unsolved Murder 21:1-9 Wives from War 21:10-14 Rights of the Firstborn 21:15-17 Rebellious Son 21:18-21 Various Laws 21:22-22:12 Laws of Chastity 22:13-30 Assembly Exclusions 23:1-8 Camp Purity 23:9-14 Various Laws Continued 23:15-25:19 Firstfruits and Tithes Confession 26:1-15 You Are the LORD’s People 26:16-19 Law on Stones and Altar 27:1-8 Curses Pronounced 27:9-26 Blessings for Obedience 28:1-14 Curses for Disobedience 28:15-68 Renewal in Moab 29:1-29 Choose Life 30:1-20 Joshua Commissioned 31:1-8 Public Reading of the Law 31:9-13 Moses’ Warning of Apostasy 31:14-29 The Song of Moses 31:30-32:47 Moses to Die on Nebo 32:48-52 Moses Blesses Israel 33:1-29 The Death of Moses 34:1-12

Joshua

Joshua Commissioned and Encouraged 1:1-18 Rahab Protects the Spies 2:1-24 Crossing the Jordan and Memorial Stones 3:1-4:24 Renewal at Gilgal: Circumcision and Passover 5:1-12 The Commander Appears and the Fall of Jericho 5:13-6:27 Defeat at Ai and Achan's Sin Revealed 7:1-26 The Capture and Destruction of Ai 8:1-29 Altar on Mount Ebal and the Law Proclaimed 8:30-35 The Gibeonite Deception and Treaty 9:1-27 Victory at Gibeon and the Long Day 10:1-15 Capture and Execution of the Five Kings 10:16-28 The Southern Campaign and Conquest of Cities 10:29-43 Defeat of the Northern Coalition and Hazor Destroyed 11:1-23 Lists of Kings Defeated East and West of the Jordan 12:1-24 Land Remaining to Be Possessed 13:1-7 Allotments East of the Jordan 13:8-33 Procedure for Distributing the Land and Levitical Cities 14:1-5 Caleb's Claim and Inheritance of Hebron 14:6-15 Boundaries and Towns of Judah 15:1-63 Ephraim and West Manasseh: Boundaries and Claims 16:1-17:18 Shiloh Established and the Land Surveyed 18:1-10 Territory and Towns of Benjamin 18:11-28 Territory of Simeon 19:1-9 Territory of Zebulun 19:10-16 Territory of Issachar 19:17-23 Territory of Asher 19:24-31 Territory of Naphtali 19:32-39 Territory of Dan 19:40-48 Completion of the Allotments and Joshua's Inheritance 19:49-51 Cities of Refuge Established 20:1-9 Levitical Cities and Their Holdings 21:1-45 The Eastern Tribes' Altar and the Reconciliation 22:1-34 Joshua's Farewell Exhortation and Warning 23:1-16 Renewal of the Covenant at Shechem 24:1-27 Death and Burial of Joshua and Eleazar 24:28-33

1 Samuel

Hannah's Prayer for a Son 1:1-20 Hannah Presents Samuel to the Lord 1:21-28 Hannah's Song of Praise 2:1-11 Eli's Corrupt Sons and Samuel's Childhood 2:12-26 Prophecy of Judgment on Eli's House 2:27-36 Samuel's Call and the Lord's Word to Eli 3:1-4:1 Israel Defeated and the Ark Captured 4:2-11 Eli's Death and the Birth of Ichabod 4:12-22 The Ark Brings Judgment in Philistine Cities 5:1-12 The Ark Returned to Israel 6:1-7:1 Samuel Judges Israel and Delivers Them at Mizpah 7:2-17 Israel Demands a King 8:1-22 Saul Chosen and Given Signs 9:1-10:8 Saul Proclaimed King by Lot 10:9-27 Saul's Victory at Jabesh-Gilead 11:1-11 Saul Confirmed as King at Gilgal 11:12-15 Samuel's Farewell and Exhortation to Israel 12:1-25 Saul's Unauthorized Sacrifice and Rebuke 13:1-15 Philistine Pressure and Israel's Lack of Arms 13:16-22 Jonathan's Bold Assault and Victory 13:23-14:14 Saul's Rash Oath and Its Consequences 14:15-23 Saul's Pursuit and Jonathan's Exploits 14:24-48 Saul's Family and Mighty Men 14:49-52 Saul's Disobedience and Rejection as King 15:1-35 David Anointed by Samuel 16:1-13 David Serves Saul and Eases His Torment 16:14-23 David and Goliath 17:1-58 David's Rise and Saul's Jealousy 18:1-30 Saul's Attempts on David's Life and Jonathan's Intervention 19:1-24 David and Jonathan's Covenant 20:1-42 David at Nob: Bread and Goliath's Sword 21:1-9 David Feigns Madness at Gath 21:10-15 David Gathers Followers and Seeks Priestly Aid 22:1-5 Massacre at Nob and Abiathar Joins David 22:6-23 David Delivers Keilah and Inquires of God 23:1-6 Saul's Pursuit, Ziphite Betrayal, and David's Escape 23:7-29 David Spares Saul in a Cave 24:1-22 Nabal's Folly and Abigail's Intervention 25:1-44 David Again Spares Saul in His Camp 26:1-25 David Seeks Refuge with Achish 27:1-12 Saul and the Witch of Endor 28:1-25 The Philistines Reject David 29:1-11 David Recovers His Family and Defeats the Amalekites 30:1-31 The Death of Saul and His Sons 31:1-13

2 Samuel

An Amalekite Reports Saul and Jonathan's Death 1:1-16 David's Lament for Saul and Jonathan 1:17-27 David Anointed King of Judah at Hebron 2:1-7 Ish‑Bosheth Made King; Civil War with David Begins 2:8-3:5 Abner Seeks Alliance with David 3:6-21 Joab Murders Abner; David's Protest and Mourning 3:22-39 Ish‑Bosheth Assassinated 4:1-12 David Anointed King over All Israel 5:1-5 David Captures Jerusalem and Establishes His House 5:6-16 David's Victories over the Philistines 5:17-25 Bringing the Ark to Jerusalem; Uzzah's Death and David's Joy 6:1-23 God's Covenant with David 7:1-17 David's Prayer of Thanksgiving for God's Promise 7:18-29 David's Military Victories 8:1-14 David's Officials and Mighty Men 8:15-18 David Shows Kindness to Mephibosheth 9:1-13 War with the Ammonites and Syrians 10:1-19 David and Bathsheba; the Death of Uriah 11:1-27 Nathan Rebukes David; Judgment and Aftermath 12:1-31 Amnon's Crime against Tamar 13:1-22 Absalom Kills Amnon and Flees 13:23-39 Joab Secures Absalom's Return and Reconciliation 14:1-33 Absalom's Conspiracy and Rise to Power 15:1-12 David Flees Jerusalem; Loyal Followers Accompany Him 15:13-37 Ziba Brings Provisions to David 16:1-4 Shimei Curses David as He Flees 16:5-14 Counsel in Absalom's Court; Ahithophel's Plan and Hushai's Counterplot 16:15-17:29 Battle in the Forest of Ephraim and Absalom's Death 18:1-18 Reports of Victory and David's Grief for Absalom 18:19-19:8 David's Return to Jerusalem; Reconciliation and Disputes 19:9-43 Sheba's Revolt and Its Suppression 20:1-26 Famine and the Gibeonites' Demand; Saul's Descendants Executed 21:1-14 David's Battles with the Philistines and the Valor of His Men 21:15-22 David's Song of Deliverance 22:1-51 David's Final Oracle 23:1-7 The Deeds of David's Mighty Warriors 23:8-39 David's Census and the Resulting Plague 24:1-17 David Purchases the Threshing Floor; Sacrifice and End of Plague 24:18-25

1 Kings

Adonijah Attempts to Seize the Throne 1:1-27 Solomon Anointed King 1:28-53 David's Charge to Solomon and Death 2:1-12 Solomon Consolidates His Power 2:13-46 Solomon's Request for Wisdom 3:1-15 Solomon's Wise Judgment 3:16-28 Solomon's Officials and Administrative Order 4:1-19 The Wealth and Prosperity of Israel 4:20-28 Solomon's Wisdom and Fame 4:29-34 Alliances and Preparations for the Temple 5:1-18 Solomon Builds the Temple 6:1-38 Solomon's Palace and Structural Works 7:1-12 Temple Furnishings and the Work of Hiram 7:13-51 The Ark Brought into the Temple 8:1-21 Solomon's Prayer of Dedication 8:22-61 The Dedication Celebrated with Sacrifice 8:62-66 God's Promise and Warning to Solomon 9:1-9 Solomon's Building Projects and Trade 9:10-28 The Queen of Sheba Visits Solomon 10:1-13 The Wealth and Splendor of Solomon's Reign 10:14-29 Solomon's Foreign Wives and Apostasy 11:1-13 Adversaries Raised Against Solomon 11:14-25 Jeroboam's Call and the Promise of Division 11:26-40 Summary of Solomon's Reign and Death 11:41-43 Rehoboam's Folly and the Kingdom Divides 12:1-24 Jeroboam Establishes Golden Calves 12:25-33 Prophetic Rebuke at Bethel and Deception 13:1-34 Ahijah's Prophecy Against Jeroboam 14:1-20 Rehoboam's Unfaithfulness and Shishak's Invasion 14:21-31 Abijam's Short Reign in Judah 15:1-8 Asa's Reforms and Early Reign 15:9-24 Nadab's Reign and Baasha's Conspiracy 15:25-32 Baasha's Reign and Jehu's Prophecy 15:33-16:7 Elah Assassinated and Zimri's Usurpation 16:8-14 Zimri's Suicide and Omri's Rise to Power 16:15-20 Omri Establishes Samaria as Capital 16:21-28 Ahab and Jezebel Introduce Baal Worship 16:29-34 Elijah Announces the Drought and Is Fed by Ravens 17:1-6 Elijah in Zarephath: Provision and Resurrection 17:7-24 Elijah Confronts Ahab and Prepares for Confrontation 18:1-15 Elijah on Mount Carmel and the Fall of Baal's Prophets 18:16-46 Elijah Flees to Horeb and Is Renewed 19:1-9 God's Response to Elijah and New Commissions 19:10-18 The Call of Elisha 19:19-21 Ben‑hadad Besieges Samaria; Israel's Defiant Response 20:1-12 Israel's Victories Over Aram and Ahab's Mercy 20:13-34 A Prophet Enacts Judgment on the King 20:35-43 Naboth's Vineyard: Ahab and Jezebel's Crime and Punishment 21:1-29 Ahab and Jehoshaphat Seek Counsel; Micaiah's True Prophecy 22:1-28 Ahab Dies at Ramoth‑Gilead 22:29-40 Jehoshaphat's Reign in Judah 22:41-50 Ahaziah Succeeds Ahab and Does Evil 22:51-53

2 Kings

Ahaziah Seeks Counsel and Elijah’s Judgment 1:1-18 Elijah Taken Up; Elisha Succeeds 2:1-18 Elisha Purifies Jericho’s Water 2:19-22 Mockers of Elisha Mauled by Bears 2:23-25 Alliance Against Moab and Elisha’s Miracle 3:1-27 The Widow’s Oil Multiplied 4:1-7 Elisha Restores the Shunammite’s Son 4:8-37 Poisoned Stew Made Safe 4:38-41 Elisha Feeds a Hundred Men 4:42-44 Naaman Healed of Leprosy and Gehazi’s Greed 5:1-27 The Floating Axe Head 6:1-7 Elisha Foils the Aramean Raid 6:8-23 Famine Besieges Samaria 6:24-7:2 Arameans Flee; Samaria’s Deliverance 7:3-20 The Shunammite Restored to Her Land 8:1-6 Elisha Foretells Hazael’s Rise 8:7-15 Jehoram’s Reign in Israel 8:16-24 Ahaziah of Judah Ascends the Throne 8:25-29 Anointing of Jehu as King 9:1-13 Jehu Slays Joram and the House of Ahab 9:14-29 The Death of Jezebel 9:30-37 Jehu Executes Ahab’s Kin at Jezreel 10:1-17 Jehu Destroys Baal Worship 10:18-36 Joash Crowned; Athaliah Overthrown 11:1-21 Joash Repairs the Temple 12:1-21 Jehoahaz of Israel and Aramean Oppression 13:1-9 Jehoash of Israel and Elisha’s Final Acts 13:10-25 Amaziah of Judah: Victory and Pride 14:1-22 Jeroboam II Restores Israel’s Borders 14:23-29 Azariah (Uzziah) King of Judah 15:1-7 Zechariah’s Short Reign and Assassination 15:8-12 Shallum’s Brief Usurpation and Murder 15:13-16 Menahem’s Reign and Tribute to Assyria 15:17-22 Pekahiah Murdered; Pekah’s Conspiracy 15:23-26 Pekah Rules and Wars with Judah 15:27-31 Jotham King of Judah 15:32-38 Ahaz’s Reign and Submission to Assyria 16:1-20 Fall of Samaria and Israel’s Exile 17:1-6 Reasons for Israel’s Exile 17:7-23 Resettling Samaria and Syncretistic Worship 17:24-41 Hezekiah’s Reforms and Fortifications 18:1-16 Rabshakeh’s Taunts before Jerusalem 18:17-37 Hezekiah’s Plea and Isaiah’s Prophecy 19:1-13 Hezekiah’s Prayer of Surrender 19:14-19 The LORD Delivers Jerusalem from Sennacherib 19:20-37 Hezekiah’s Illness, Recovery, and the Sign 20:1-11 Hezekiah’s Pride and a Warning about Babylon 20:12-21 Manasseh’s Long, Wicked Reign 21:1-18 Amon’s Short Reign and Assassination 21:19-26 Josiah Finds the Book of the Law and Reforms 22:1-20 Josiah’s Covenant Renewal and Passover 23:1-30 Jehoahaz Deposed; Jehoiakim Installed by Egypt 23:31-35 Jehoiakim’s Reign and Babylonian Pressure 23:36-24:7 Jehoiachin’s Brief Reign and First Exile 24:8-17 Zedekiah Appointed as Babylon’s Vassal 24:18-19 Siege and Fall of Jerusalem; Destruction and Exile 24:20-25:26 Jehoiachin Released from Babylonian Prison 25:27-30

1 Chronicles

Genealogies from Adam to Abraham 1:1-27 The Descendants of Abraham 1:28-34 The Edomite Genealogies (Esau and Seir) 1:35-54 The Sons of Israel 2:1-2 The Genealogy and Families of Judah 2:3-55 David’s Descendants and the Royal Line 3:1-24 Judahite Families and Notable Descendants 4:1-23 The Families and Settlements of Simeon 4:24-43 Transjordanian Tribes and Their Chiefs 5:1-10 Wars and Settlements East of the Jordan 5:11-22 Loss of Territory and Exile East of the Jordan 5:23-26 The Levites: Genealogy and Temple Service 6:1-81 The Tribe of Issachar 7:1-5 A Register of Benjamin’s Households 7:6-12 A Brief Genealogical Note 7:13 The Tribe of Naphtali 7:14-19 The Tribe of Manasseh 7:20-29 The Tribe of Ephraim 7:30-40 The Genealogy of Benjamin (including Saul’s Line) 8:1-9:1 Resettlement of Jerusalem: Residents and Officials 9:2-34 Gatekeepers and Temple Servants in Jerusalem 9:35-44 The Death of Saul and the End of His House 10:1-14 David Anointed King over Israel 11:1-3 David Captures Jerusalem (Zion) 11:4-9 David’s Mighty Men and Warriors 11:10-47 Those Who Came to David at Hebron (Judah’s Support) 12:1-22 Israel’s Warriors Join David at Hebron 12:23-40 Bringing the Ark: Preparations and Uzzah’s Death 13:1-14 David’s Household and Philistine Submission 14:1-7 David’s Victories over the Philistines 14:8-17 Preparations for Bringing the Ark to Jerusalem 15:1-16:6 David Institutes Worship and a Song of Praise 16:7-43 God’s Covenant with David (Nathan’s Oracle) 17:1-15 David’s Prayer of Thanksgiving for the Covenant 17:16-27 David’s Military Victories and Tribute 18:1-13 David’s Officials and the Spoils of War 18:14-17 War with the Ammonites and Their Allies 19:1-19 The Campaign against Rabbah (Ammon) 20:1-3 Defeat of the Philistines and Their Champions 20:4-8 David’s Census, Plague, and Purchase of the Temple Site 21:1-22:1 David’s Preparations and Instructions for Solomon 22:2-19 David Organizes the Levites 23:1-6 Levitical Families and Their Heads 23:7-11 Age Regulations and Duties of the Levites 23:12-20 Assignments of Levites: Singers, Gatekeepers, Treasurers 23:21-32 Divisions of the Priests into Twenty‑Four Courses 24:1-19 Priestly Families and Their Cities 24:20-31 The Levitical Musicians and Their Organization 25:1-31 Gatekeepers and Their Lineages 26:1-19 Officials Responsible for Treasuries and Records 26:20-32 Military Divisions and Their Commanders 27:1-15 David’s Civil Officials and Overseers 27:16-24 Heads of the King’s Household and Provisions 27:25-34 David’s Charge to Solomon and the Temple Plan 28:1-21 The Nation’s Offerings for the Temple 29:1-9 David’s Prayer of Praise and Blessing for Solomon 29:10-20 David’s Final Acts and Organization of the Kingdom 29:21-25 The Death of David and Solomon’s Accession 29:26-30

2 Chronicles

Solomon's Sacrifice at Gibeon and Prayer for Wisdom 1:1-17 Solomon Secures Materials and Craftsmen for the Temple 2:1-18 The Temple: Foundation and Structure 3:1-17 Temple Furnishings and Completion of the Work 4:1-5:1 The Ark Installed and Solomon's Dedication Prayer 5:2-6:11 Solomon's Prayer of Dedication and God's Assurance 6:12-42 The Lord Fills the Temple and the Dedication Festival 7:1-10 God Appears to Solomon and Gives a Conditional Promise 7:11-22 Solomon's Other Buildings and Relations with Hiram 8:1-18 The Queen of Sheba Visits Solomon 9:1-12 Solomon's Wealth, Trade, and Administration 9:13-28 Summary of Solomon's Reign and Death 9:29-31 Rehoboam's Folly and the Division of the Kingdom 10:1-11:4 Rehoboam Fortifies Judah and Consolidates Support 11:5-17 Rehoboam's Descendants and Death 11:18-23 Shishak's Invasion and Judah's Loss 12:1-16 Abijah's Victory over Israel and His Death 13:1-14:1 Asa's Reforms and Victory over Ethiopia 14:2-15 Asa Strengthened by Prophecy and Covenant Renewal 15:1-19 Asa's Alliance with Aram and Reproof by Hanani 16:1-14 Jehoshaphat Strengthens Judah and Reforms Justice 17:1-19 Jehoshaphat's Alliance with Ahab and the Battle at Ramoth-gilead 18:1-27 Jehu Rebukes Jehoshaphat for the Alliance with Ahab 18:28-19:3 Judicial Reforms: Judges Appointed to Administer Justice 19:4-11 Jehoshaphat's Deliverance through Prayer and Praise 20:1-30 End of Jehoshaphat's Reign and Jehoram's Accession 20:31-21:3 Jehoram's Wicked Reign, Revolts, and Judgment 21:4-20 Ahaziah Succeeds His Father and Is Wounded 22:1-9 Athaliah's Usurpation Overthrown and Joash Crowned 22:10-23:21 Joash's Temple Restoration under Jehoiada 24:1-16 Joash's Apostasy, Punishment, and Assassination 24:17-27 Amaziah's Reign: Victory, Pride, and Defeat by Israel 25:1-28 Uzziah's Prosperity and Pride; Leprosy for Presumption 26:1-23 Jotham's Reign: Fortifications and Prosperity 27:1-9 Ahaz's Idolatry, Defeats, and Assyrian Subjugation 28:1-27 Hezekiah's Temple Restoration and Religious Reforms 29:1-36 Hezekiah's Passover and National Repentance 30:1-31:1 Hezekiah's Religious Administration and Temple Support 31:2-21 Hezekiah's Defense Against Sennacherib and Divine Deliverance 32:1-23 Hezekiah's Illness, Pride, and the Babylonian Envoys 32:24-33 Manasseh's Idolatry, Captivity, Repentance, and Restoration 33:1-20 Amon's Wicked Reign and Assassination 33:21-25 Josiah's Early Reforms and Temple Repair 34:1-13 The Book of the Law Found, Huldah's Prophecy, and Josiah's Covenant 34:14-33 Josiah's Observance of the Passover 35:1-19 Josiah Killed at Megiddo and National Mourning 35:20-36:1 Jehoahaz Reigns Briefly and Is Deposed by Pharaoh 36:2-4 Jehoiakim's Reign and Disobedience 36:5-8 Jehoiachin's Short Reign and Exile to Babylon 36:9-10 Zedekiah's Reign and Rejection of Prophetic Warnings 36:11-14 Judgment, Exile, and the Decree of Cyrus 36:15-23

Psalm

Psalms 1–2 1:1-2:12 Psalms 3–8 3:1-8 Psalms 4–8 4:1-8 Psalms 5–12 5:1-12 Psalms 6–10 6:1-10 Psalms 7–17 7:1-17 Psalms 8–9 8:1-9 Psalms 9–10 9:1-10:18 Psalms 11–7 11:1-7 Psalms 12–8 12:1-8 Psalms 13–6 13:1-6 Psalms 14–7 14:1-7 Psalms 15–5 15:1-5 Psalms 16–11 16:1-11 Psalms 17–15 17:1-15 Psalms 18–50 18:1-50 Psalms 19–14 19:1-14 Psalms 20–9 20:1-9 Psalms 21–13 21:1-13 Psalms 22–31 22:1-31 Psalms 23–6 23:1-6 Psalms 24–10 24:1-10 Psalms 25–22 25:1-22 Psalms 26–12 26:1-12 Psalms 27–14 27:1-14 Psalms 28–9 28:1-9 Psalms 29–11 29:1-11 Psalms 30–12 30:1-12 Psalms 31–24 31:1-24 Psalms 32–33 32:1-33:22 Psalms 34–22 34:1-22 Psalms 35–28 35:1-28 Psalms 36–12 36:1-12 Psalms 37–40 37:1-40 Psalms 38–22 38:1-22 Psalms 39–13 39:1-13 Psalms 40–17 40:1-17 Psalms 41–13 41:1-13 Psalms 42–43 42:1-43:5 Psalms 44–26 44:1-26 Psalms 45–17 45:1-17 Psalms 46–11 46:1-11 Psalms 47–9 47:1-9 Psalms 48–14 48:1-14 Psalms 49–20 49:1-20 Psalms 50–23 50:1-23 Psalms 51–19 51:1-19 Psalms 52–9 52:1-9 Psalms 53–6 53:1-6 Psalms 54–7 54:1-7 Psalms 55–23 55:1-23 Psalms 56–13 56:1-13 Psalms 57–11 57:1-11 Psalms 58–11 58:1-11 Psalms 59–17 59:1-17 Psalms 60–12 60:1-12 Psalms 61–8 61:1-8 Psalms 62–12 62:1-12 Psalms 63–11 63:1-11 Psalms 64–10 64:1-10 Psalms 65–13 65:1-13 Psalms 66–20 66:1-20 Psalms 67–7 67:1-7 Psalms 68–35 68:1-35 Psalms 69–36 69:1-36 Psalms 70–71 70:1-71:24 Psalms 72–20 72:1-20 Psalms 73–28 73:1-28 Psalms 74–23 74:1-23 Psalms 75–10 75:1-10 Psalms 76–12 76:1-12 Psalms 77–20 77:1-20 Psalms 78–72 78:1-72 Psalms 79–13 79:1-13 Psalms 80–19 80:1-19 Psalms 81–16 81:1-16 Psalms 82–8 82:1-8 Psalms 83–18 83:1-18 Psalms 84–12 84:1-12 Psalms 85–13 85:1-13 Psalms 86–17 86:1-17 Psalms 87–7 87:1-7 Psalms 88–18 88:1-18 Psalms 89–52 89:1-52 Psalms 90–91 90:1-91:16 Psalms 92–97 92:1-97:12 Psalms 98–99 98:1-99:9 Psalms 100–5 100:1-5 Psalms 101–8 101:1-8 Psalms 102–28 102:1-28 Psalms 103–106 103:1-106:48 Psalms 107–43 107:1-43 Psalms 108–13 108:1-13 Psalms 109–31 109:1-31 Psalms 110–118 110:1-118:29 Psalms 119–8 119:1-8 Psalms 119–16 119:9-16 Psalms 119–24 119:17-24 Psalms 119–32 119:25-32 Psalms 119–40 119:33-40 Psalms 119–48 119:41-48 Psalms 119–56 119:49-56 Psalms 119–64 119:57-64 Psalms 119–72 119:65-72 Psalms 119–80 119:73-80 Psalms 119–88 119:81-88 Psalms 119–176 119:89-176 Psalms 119–104 119:96-104 Psalms 119–112 119:105-112 Psalms 119–120 119:113-120 Psalms 119–128 119:121-128 Psalms 119–136 119:129-136 Psalms 119–144 119:137-144 Psalms 119–152 119:145-152 Psalms 119–160 119:153-160 Psalms 119–168 119:161-168 Psalms 119–176 119:169-176 Psalms 120–7 120:1-7 Psalms 121–8 121:1-8 Psalms 122–9 122:1-9 Psalms 123–4 123:1-4 Psalms 124–8 124:1-8 Psalms 125–5 125:1-5 Psalms 126–6 126:1-6 Psalms 127–5 127:1-5 Psalms 128–6 128:1-6 Psalms 129–8 129:1-8 Psalms 130–8 130:1-8 Psalms 131–3 131:1-3 Psalms 132–18 132:1-18 Psalms 133–3 133:1-3 Psalms 134–137 134:1-137:9 Psalms 138–8 138:1-8 Psalms 139–24 139:1-24 Psalms 140–13 140:1-13 Psalms 141–10 141:1-10 Psalms 142–7 142:1-7 Psalms 143–12 143:1-12 Psalms 144–15 144:1-15 Psalms 145–150 145:1-150:6

Proverbs

Introduction: The Purpose of Proverbs and the Fear of the Lord 1:1-7 Warning Against Enticement by Sinners 1:8-19 Wisdom's Public Call and the Folly of Rejection 1:20-33 The Value of Wisdom and Its Protection 2:1-22 Trusting God and Walking in Wisdom 3:1-35 A Father's Exhortation to Hold Fast to Wisdom 4:1-27 Warning Against Adultery and a Call to Fidelity 5:1-23 Warnings: Surety, Laziness, and Wickedness 6:1-19 Obey Parental Commands and the Dangers of Adultery 6:20-35 The Example of a Young Man Seduced 7:1-27 Wisdom's Proclamation and Blessings 8:1-36 Contrasting Invitations of Wisdom and Folly 9:1-18 Solomon's Proverbs: Contrasts of Righteousness and Folly 10:1-32 Proverbs on Justice, Integrity, and Righteous Living 11:1-31 Wise Conduct, Diligence, and Righteous Speech 12:1-28 Discipline, Wealth, and the Wise Child 13:1-25 Sayings on Wisdom, Folly, and the Fear of the Lord 14:1-35 The Power of Speech and the Benefits of Wisdom 15:1-33 God's Sovereignty Over Human Plans 16:1-33 Relations and Righteousness: Peace, Speech, and Integrity 17:1-28 The Power of Words and the Nature of Companionship 18:1-24 Advice on Wealth, Conduct, and Discipline 19:1-29 Counsel, Justice, and Warnings Against Excess 20:1-30 Divine Sovereignty, Justice, and the King's Role 21:1-31 Reputation, Generosity, and Child Discipline 22:1-16 Sayings of the Wise: Practical Moral Instruction 22:17-24:34 Solomon's Proverbs on Restraint and Leadership 25:1-28 Folly and Foolish Behavior in Speech and Deeds 26:1-28 Friendship, Counsel, and Practical Wisdom for Life 27:1-27 Justice, Righteousness, and the Results of Rebellion 28:1-28 Discipline, Leadership, and Social Order 29:1-27 The Sayings of Agur: Humility and Observations 30:1-33 Advice to King Lemuel and the Virtuous Woman 31:1-31

Isaiah

Judah's Rebellion and Call to Repentance 1:1-31 The Mountain of the Lord and the Nations' Hope 2:1-6 Judgment on Arrogance and Idolatry 2:7-22 Judgment on Jerusalem's Leaders and Social Order 3:1-4:1 The Branch and the Renewal of Zion 4:2-6 The Song of the Vineyard: Israel's Failure 5:1-7 Woes to Israel and Coming Judgment 5:8-30 Isaiah's Vision and Commission 6:1-13 Ahaz, the Immanuel Sign, and Invasion 7:1-25 The Sign of Plunder and a Call to Courage 8:1-10 Trust the Lord, Not Alliances or Diviners 8:11-22 A Child Is Born: Promise of Peace 9:1-7 Israel's Arrogance and Coming Punishment 9:8-10:4 Assyria: Instrument of Judgment and Its Doom 10:5-19 The Remnant and the Fall of Assyria 10:20-34 The Righteous Branch and the Peaceable Kingdom 11:1-16 A Song of Praise for God's Salvation 12:1-6 Babylon's Doom and the Day of the Lord 13:1-14:23 God's Decree: Assyria Overthrown 14:24-27 Oracle Concerning Philistia and Promise to Zion 14:28-32 Lament for Moab 15:1-16:14 Judgment on Damascus and Northern Israel 17:1-14 A Message to Cush (Ethiopia) 18:1-7 Judgment on Egypt and Future Salvation 19:1-25 Isaiah's Sign against Egypt and Cush 20:1-6 Prophecy of Babylon's Fall (The Watchman's Report) 21:1-10 Oracle concerning Dumah: The Night Watchman's Lament 21:11-12 Oracle Against Arabia (Dedan and Kedar) 21:13-17 The Valley of Vision: Jerusalem's Fall and Leadership Change 22:1-25 Tyre's Fall and Future Restoration 23:1-18 The Lord's Universal Judgment and Final Reign 24:1-23 Praise for God's Triumph and Deliverance 25:1-12 Trust in God and Hope for Deliverance 26:1-21 The Slaying of Leviathan and Israel's Restoration 27:1-13 Woe to Ephraim and Judah: Drunkenness and Judgment 28:1-29 Woe to Ariel (Jerusalem) and Promise of Enlightenment 29:1-24 Rebuke for Seeking Egypt's Help; Call to Trust the Lord 30:1-33 Egypt Is No Help; The Lord Will Save Jerusalem 31:1-9 A Righteous King and Just Leadership 32:1-8 Call to Repentance and Promise of Renewal 32:9-20 A Plea for Deliverance and the Lord's Judgment 33:1-24 The Lord's Vengeance on the Nations (Edom) 34:1-17 The Glorious Restoration of the Redeemed 35:1-10 Sennacherib's Siege and Rabshakeh's Taunt 36:1-22 Hezekiah Seeks Isaiah; Rabshakeh's Threat 37:1-13 Hezekiah's Prayer and Isaiah's Assurance 37:14-20 God Delivers Jerusalem and Sennacherib's Defeat 37:21-38 Hezekiah's Illness, Prayer, and Recovery 38:1-22 Babylonian Envoys and the Announcement of Exile 39:1-8 Comfort for Zion and the Majesty of God 40:1-31 God Defends Israel Against the Nations and Idols 41:1-29 The Servant of the Lord: Covenant and Mission 42:1-9 A Call to Praise and God's Guidance for the Blind 42:10-17 Israel's Unfaithfulness and Resulting Judgment 42:18-25 Israel Redeemed: God's Sovereign Deliverer 43:1-13 The Lord Proclaims Redemption and Rebukes Israel 43:14-28 Israel Chosen and Blessed by the Spirit 44:1-5 The Folly of Idols and God's Uniqueness 44:6-23 God the Creator and the Call of Cyrus for Israel's Restoration 44:24-45:25 The God Who Carries and Redeems: Yahweh's Sovereignty over Idols 46:1-13 The Humbling of Babylon the Mistress 47:1-15 Israel's Stubbornness and God's Resolute Purpose 48:1-11 God's Sovereign 'I Am' and Call to Return 48:12-22 The Servant's Commission to Restore Israel and the Nations 49:1-8 Restoration and Promise to Gather Israel 49:9-26 The Servant's Suffering and Israel's Rejection 50:1-11 Comfort for Zion: Remember Abraham; God's Salvation 51:1-16 Awakening of Zion and Proclamation of Salvation 51:17-52:12 The Suffering Servant and Atonement 52:13-53:12 The Exalted Zion: Promise of Restoration and Protection 54:1-17 Invitation to Life and the Power of God's Word 55:1-13 Justice, Inclusion, and Sabbath Observance 56:1-8 Condemnation of Idolatry and Complacency 56:9-57:13 Restoration for the Humble and Promise of Peace 57:14-21 True Fasting: Justice, Mercy, and Sabbath Blessing 58:1-14 Sin's Consequences and God's Redeeming Intervention 59:1-21 The Glory and Gathering of Zion 60:1-22 The Year of the Lord's Favor and Joyful Restoration 61:1-11 Zion's Vindication and New Name 62:1-12 The Lord's Vengeance: Treading the Winepress 63:1-6 Remembering God's Mercy and Plea for Restoration 63:7-64:12 God's Grace to the Faithful and Judgment on the Rebellious 65:1-16 A New Creation: Joy and Peace 65:17-25 The Lord's Final Judgment and the New Creation 66:1-24

Jeremiah

The Call and Commission of Jeremiah 1:1-19 Israel's Unfaithfulness and Call to Repentance 2:1-3:5 Judah's Spiritual Adultery and Call to Return 3:6-4:4 The Coming Calamity on the Land 4:5-31 An Accusation against Jerusalem's Corruption 5:1-31 The Siege and Devastation of Jerusalem 6:1-30 The Temple Sermon: False Security Condemned 7:1-29 Violence and Corruption in the Land 7:30-8:3 Persistent Idolatry and Coming Punishment 8:4-9:26 The Folly of Idols 10:1-16 Judah's Flight and Jeremiah's Lament 10:17-22 A Prayer for Direction and Deliverance 10:23-25 The Broken Covenant and a Public Warning 11:1-17 Conspiracy against Jeremiah and God's Vindication 11:18-23 Jeremiah's Complaint to God 12:1-4 A Call to Endure and Judgment on Nations 12:5-17 The Linen Belt: Symbol of Judah's Humiliation 13:1-11 A Sign of Shame and Pronounced Judgment 13:12-14 A Lament of Shame and Imminent Disaster 13:15-27 Famine, False Prophets, and Divine Judgment 14:1-15:21 Symbolic Acts and the People's Sinfulness 16:1-17:18 Warning about Sabbath Violations 17:19-27 The Potter and the Broken Jar: Judgment on Jerusalem 18:1-19:15 Persecution by Pashhur the Priest 20:1-6 Jeremiah's Lament and Resolve 20:7-18 A Message to the Royal House: Doom for Jerusalem 21:1-14 Judgment on the Kings and Royal House 22:1-30 False Shepherds Condemned and a Righteous Branch Promised 23:1-8 Condemnation of False Prophets 23:9-32 The Lord Rebukes False Oracles 23:33-40 The Two Figs: Exile and Remnant 24:1-10 Seventy Years of Babylonian Dominion 25:1-14 The Cup of God's Wrath on the Nations 25:15-38 Jeremiah's Temple Address, Arrest, and Vindication 26:1-24 The Yoke of Babylon and Call to Submit 27:1-22 Hananiah's False Prophecy and Its Rebuke 28:1-17 Letter to the Exiles: Seek the Welfare of Babylon 29:1-23 Shemaiah's Letter and Its Condemnation 29:24-32 The Book of Comfort: Restoration and the New Covenant 30:1-31:40 Jeremiah Buys a Field: Faith and Hope in Captivity 32:1-44 Promise of Restoration and the Davidic Covenant 33:1-26 Zedekiah's Appeal and Jeremiah's Warning 34:1-7 Breach of Covenant and Punishment for Oppression 34:8-22 The Rechabites' Fidelity as a Rebuke to Judah 35:1-19 Baruch Writes Jeremiah's Words and the Scroll Is Burned 36:1-32 Jeremiah Imprisoned during the Siege of Jerusalem 37:1-21 Jeremiah Cast into a Cistern 38:1-13 Ebed‑Melech Rescues Jeremiah; Zedekiah's Failure 38:14-28 The Fall of Jerusalem and Jeremiah's Release 39:1-18 Gedaliah Appointed Governor and Jeremiah's Choice 40:1-6 Assassination of Gedaliah and the Terror in Judah 40:7-41:15 Rejection of Jeremiah's Counsel and Flight to Egypt 41:16-43:13 The Jews in Egypt: Idolatry and Condemnation 44:1-30 A Word to Baruch: Encouragement and Warning 45:1-5 Oracles against Egypt 46:1-28 Judgment on the Philistines 47:1-7 Judgment on Moab 48:1-47 Judgment on Ammon 49:1-6 Judgment on Edom 49:7-22 Judgment on Damascus and Aram 49:23-27 Destruction of Kedar and the Nomads 49:28-33 Judgment on Elam and Future Restoration 49:34-39 Judgment on Babylon and Its Final Fall 50:1-51:64 The Fall of Jerusalem and Zedekiah's Fate 52:1-30 Jehoiachin's Release from Babylonian Captivity 52:31-34

Ezekiel

The Vision of God's Glory and the Living Creatures 1:1-28 Ezekiel's Commission and the Eating of the Scroll 2:1-3:15 Ezekiel Appointed as Watchman and Made Speechless 3:16-27 Symbolic Acts of Siege and Judgment on Jerusalem 4:1-5:17 Judgment on Israel for Idolatry 6:1-14 The Day of the Lord: Impending Disaster 7:1-27 Visions of Temple Abominations 8:1-18 The Execution of Jerusalem's Wicked and the Marked Few 9:1-11 The Departure of God's Glory from the Temple 10:1-22 Condemnation of Jerusalem's Leaders 11:1-15 The Departure of God's Glory and Promise of Restoration 11:16-25 Signs of Exile and the Futility of False Hopes 12:1-28 Condemnation of False Prophets and Diviners 13:1-23 Elders' Idolatry and Its Consequences 14:1-11 Judgment on Nations and the Limits of Intercession 14:12-23 Jerusalem Portrayed as a Useless Vine 15:1-8 Jerusalem's Infidelity: Shame, Judgment, and Vindication 16:1-63 The Parable of the Two Eagles: Zedekiah's Folly 17:1-24 Individual Responsibility and the Call to Repentance 18:1-32 A Lament for Israel's Princes 19:1-14 Israel's History of Rebellion and Divine Judgment 20:1-29 Punishment for Profane Worship and Promise of Restoration 20:30-44 A Prophecy Against the Mountains of Israel 20:45-49 The Sword of the Lord: Judgment on Jerusalem and the Nations 21:1-32 Jerusalem's Corruption and the Search for a Righteous Remnant 22:1-31 The Sisters' Harlotry: Samaria and Jerusalem Condemned 23:1-49 The Boiling Pot: Prophecy of Jerusalem's Siege 24:1-14 The Sign of Ezekiel's Wife's Death: Judgment and Changed Lament 24:15-27 Oracle Against Ammon 25:1-7 Oracles Against Moab and Seir 25:8-11 Judgment on the Philistines 25:12-14 Oracle Against Tyre 25:15-17 The Fall of Tyre Foretold 26:1-21 Lamentation for Tyre, the Merchant City 27:1-36 The Pride and Fall of Tyre's Ruler 28:1-19 Judgment on Sidon and Promise of Israel's Security 28:20-26 Egypt's Humiliation and Years of Desolation 29:1-21 The Day of the Lord Against Egypt and Its Allies 30:1-26 Egypt Compared to the Fallen Cedar: Pride and Doom 31:1-18 Lament for Egypt's Collapse and Descent into Sheol 32:1-32 The Watchman's Duty and Personal Responsibility 33:1-20 Report of Jerusalem's Fall and the People's Alarm 33:21-33 Condemnation of Bad Shepherds and Promise of a Good Shepherd 34:1-31 Judgment on Edom for Rejoicing over Israel 35:1-15 Promise of Israel's Restoration and Spiritual Renewal 36:1-38 The Valley of Dry Bones: National Revival 37:1-14 The Two Sticks: Unity of Israel and the Davidic Covenant 37:15-28 The Invasion of Gog and Its Defeat 38:1-39:29 Vision of the Future Temple: Introduction and Commission 40:1-4 Measurements of the Outer Court and Gateways 40:5-16 Courtyard Entrances and Portico Dimensions 40:17-19 Inner Court Entrances and Chambers 40:20-23 Vestibules and Side Entrance Specifications 40:24-27 Details of Inner Chambers and Gate Structure 40:28-37 Porches, Chambers, and Steps of the Temple Court 40:38-43 Priests' Chambers and the Prince's Quarters 40:44-47 The Inner Sanctuary and Holy Place Measurements 40:48-41:26 Priestly Chambers and the Inner Court Layout 42:1-20 The Return of God's Glory to the Temple 43:1-12 Altar Design and Sacrificial Regulations 43:13-27 Temple Gates, Priestly Roles, and Exclusions 44:1-31 Land Allotments and the Prince's Portion 45:1-12 Worship Regulations: Offerings, Festivals, and the Prince 45:13-46:24 The Life-Giving River Flowing from the Temple 47:1-12 Division of the Land and Inheritance Boundaries 47:13-23 Tribal Allotments in the Restored Land 48:1-29 The City Gates and the Name: 'The Lord Is There' 48:30-35

Matthew

The Genealogy of Jesus 1:1-17 The Birth of Jesus Foretold to Joseph 1:18-25 The Visit of the Magi 2:1-12 Flight into Egypt and the Slaughter of the Innocents 2:13-18 Return to Nazareth 2:19-23 John the Baptist Prepares the Way 3:1-12 The Baptism of Jesus 3:13-17 The Temptation of Jesus 4:1-11 Jesus Begins His Galilean Ministry 4:12-17 Jesus Calls the First Disciples 4:18-22 Jesus Ministers Throughout Galilee 4:23-25 The Beatitudes 5:1-12 Salt and Light 5:13-16 Jesus and the Law 5:17-20 Teaching on Anger and Reconciliation 5:21-26 Teaching on Adultery and Lust 5:27-30 Teaching on Divorce 5:31-32 Teaching on Oaths and Honesty 5:33-37 Teaching on Retaliation and Generosity 5:38-42 Love Your Enemies 5:43-48 Giving to the Needy in Secret 6:1-4 Prayer and the Lord's Prayer 6:5-15 Teaching on Fasting 6:16-18 Treasures and Serving God 6:19-24 Do Not Worry 6:25-34 Do Not Judge 7:1-6 Ask, Seek, Knock and the Golden Rule 7:7-12 The Narrow and Wide Gates 7:13-14 Recognizing False Prophets 7:15-23 Parable of the Wise and Foolish Builders 7:24-29 Jesus Cleanses a Leper 8:1-4 The Faith of the Centurion 8:5-13 Jesus Heals Many and Fulfills Prophecy 8:14-17 The Cost of Discipleship 8:18-22 Jesus Calms the Storm 8:23-27 Healing of Two Demon-Possessed Men 8:28-34 Jesus Heals a Paralytic 9:1-8 Jesus Calls Matthew and Eats with Sinners 9:9-13 Fasting and the New Cloth and Wineskins 9:14-17 A Daughter Restored and a Woman Healed 9:18-26 Two Blind Men Healed and a Mute Man Restored 9:27-34 Jesus' Compassion and the Call for Workers 9:35-38 The Mission of the Twelve 10:1-42 John's Inquiry and Jesus' Testimony about John 11:1-19 Woe to Unrepentant Cities 11:20-24 The Father's Revelation and Rest for the Weary 11:25-30 Sabbath Controversies: Grain and Healing 12:1-14 Jesus Heals and Fulfills Isaiah's Prophecy 12:15-21 Accusation, Blasphemy Against the Spirit, and the Heart's Fruit 12:22-37 The Sign of Jonah and the Unclean Spirit 12:38-45 Jesus Redefines Family 12:46-50 The Parable of the Sower and Its Interpretation 13:1-23 The Parable of the Weeds 13:24-30 The Mustard Seed and the Yeast 13:31-35 Explanation of the Weeds and End-Time Judgment 13:36-43 Treasure and Pearl: The Kingdom's Value 13:44-46 The Net and New and Old Treasures 13:47-52 Jesus Rejected at Nazareth 13:53-58 The Execution of John the Baptist 14:1-12 Feeding the Five Thousand 14:13-21 Jesus Walks on Water and Heals Many 14:22-36 Tradition, Purity, and the Canaanite Woman's Faith 15:1-28 Jesus Heals Many and Feeds the Four Thousand 15:29-39 Pharisees Demand a Sign 16:1-4 Warning About the Teaching of the Pharisees and Sadducees 16:5-12 Peter's Confession: You Are the Christ 16:13-20 Jesus Foretells His Death and Discipleship 16:21-28 The Transfiguration 17:1-13 Healing a Demon-Possessed Boy and a Second Prediction of Death 17:14-23 Payment of the Temple Tax 17:24-27 Humility and Care for Little Ones 18:1-9 The Parable of the Lost Sheep 18:10-14 Church Discipline and Prayer 18:15-20 Forgiveness and the Unforgiving Servant 18:21-35 Marriage, Divorce, and Children 19:1-15 The Rich Young Ruler and the Cost of Discipleship 19:16-30 The Parable of the Laborers in the Vineyard 20:1-16 Jesus Predicts His Death and Resurrection 20:17-19 Request for Honor and Teaching on Servanthood 20:20-28 Two Blind Men Healed Near Jericho 20:29-34 The Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem 21:1-11 Jesus Cleanses the Temple and Heals 21:12-17 The Withered Fig Tree and Teaching on Faith 21:18-22 Jesus' Authority Challenged 21:23-27 The Parable of the Two Sons 21:28-32 The Parable of the Wicked Tenants 21:33-46 The Parable of the Wedding Banquet 22:1-14 Question about Paying Taxes to Caesar 22:15-22 The Sadducees and the Resurrection 22:23-33 The Greatest Commandment 22:34-40 Jesus Questions the Pharisees about the Messiah 22:41-46 Seven Woes on the Scribes and Pharisees 23:1-39 The Olivet Discourse: Signs of the End and the Temple's Destruction 24:1-35 The Olivet Discourse: Watchfulness and Judgment 24:36-51 The Parable of the Ten Virgins 25:1-13 The Parable of the Talents 25:14-30 The Final Judgment: Sheep and Goats 25:31-46 The Plot to Arrest Jesus 26:1-5 The Anointing at Bethany 26:6-13 Judas Agrees to Betray Jesus 26:14-16 The Last Supper 26:17-30 Jesus Predicts Peter's Denial 26:31-35 Prayer in Gethsemane 26:36-46 The Arrest of Jesus 26:47-56 Jesus Before the Sanhedrin 26:57-68 Peter's Denial and Repentance 26:69-75 Judas' Remorse and Suicide 27:1-10 Jesus Sentenced by Pilate 27:11-26 Jesus Mocked and Scourged 27:27-31 The Crucifixion and Mockery 27:32-44 The Death of Jesus 27:45-56 Jesus Is Buried 27:57-61 The Tomb Secured by the Authorities 27:62-66 The Resurrection: Women at the Tomb 28:1-10 The Guards' Report and the Chief Priests' Lie 28:11-15 The Great Commission 28:16-20

Mark

John the Baptist Prepares the Way 1:1-8 The Baptism and Temptation of Jesus 1:9-13 Jesus Begins His Ministry and Calls the First Disciples 1:14-20 Jesus Teaches with Authority and Casts Out an Unclean Spirit 1:21-28 Healings and Demons Cleansed at Simon's Home 1:29-34 Jesus Prays and Proclaims the Kingdom in Galilee 1:35-39 Healing of a Man with Leprosy 1:40-45 Forgiveness and Healing of a Paralytic 2:1-12 Calling of Levi and Eating with Sinners 2:13-17 Questions about Fasting; New Cloth and Wineskins 2:18-22 Sabbath Controversies: Grain, Healing, and Plot Against Jesus 2:23-3:6 Great Crowds Follow; Unclean Spirits Acknowledge Jesus 3:7-12 Jesus Appoints the Twelve Apostles 3:13-19 Accusations of Beelzebul and the Parable of the Strong Man 3:20-30 Jesus Redefines True Family 3:31-35 Parable of the Sower and Its Interpretation 4:1-20 A Lamp, Measure, and the Principle of Growth 4:21-25 Parable of the Growing Seed 4:26-29 The Mustard Seed and the Kingdom's Growth 4:30-34 Jesus Calms the Storm 4:35-41 The Gerasene Demoniac Restored 5:1-20 A Woman Healed and Jairus' Daughter Raised 5:21-43 Jesus Rejected in His Hometown 6:1-6 Jesus Sends Out the Twelve 6:7-13 Herod, Herodias, and the Death of John the Baptist 6:14-29 Feeding of the Five Thousand 6:30-44 Jesus Walks on Water and Heals at Gennesaret 6:45-56 Tradition, Inner Purity, and What Truly Defiles 7:1-23 A Gentile Woman's Faith and the Healing at Tyre 7:24-30 Jesus Heals a Deaf Man Who Could Not Speak Clearly 7:31-37 Feeding the Four Thousand and the Pharisees' Demand for a Sign 8:1-13 Beware the Yeast of the Pharisees and Herod 8:14-21 Healing of a Blind Man at Bethsaida 8:22-26 Peter Confesses Jesus as the Christ 8:27-30 Jesus Predicts His Death and Calls Disciples to Take Up the Cross 8:31-9:1 The Transfiguration and the Return of Elijah 9:2-13 Healing of a Boy with an Unclean Spirit; Jesus Predicts His Passion Again 9:14-32 Who Is the Greatest? A Child as the Model of Service 9:33-37 Tolerance for Those Who Serve in Jesus' Name 9:38-41 Warnings about Causing Sin; Exhortations on Salt and Holiness 9:42-50 Jesus' Teaching on Divorce 10:1-12 Jesus Blesses Little Children 10:13-16 The Rich Young Man and the Cost of Discipleship 10:17-31 Jesus Again Predicts His Suffering, Death, and Resurrection 10:32-34 Ambition and Servanthood: The Way of True Greatness 10:35-45 Jesus Heals Blind Bartimaeus 10:46-52 The Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem 11:1-11 Withered Fig Tree and the Cleansing of the Temple 11:12-19 Faith, Prayer, and the Call to Forgiveness 11:20-26 Religious Leaders Question Jesus' Authority 11:27-33 The Parable of the Wicked Tenants 12:1-12 Render to Caesar: Taxes and Allegiance 12:13-17 Sadducees Challenge Resurrection; Jesus Teaches Eternal Life 12:18-27 The Greatest Commandment: Love God and Neighbor 12:28-34 Jesus Questions the Messiah and Warns Against Scribes 12:35-40 The Widow's Offering: True Generosity 12:41-44 The Olivet Discourse: Signs of Destruction and the End 13:1-31 No One Knows the Day: Be Watchful 13:32-37 Plot to Kill Jesus and the Anointing at Bethany 14:1-11 The Passover Meal and Institution of the Lord's Supper 14:12-26 Jesus Predicts the Disciples' Flight and Peter's Denial 14:27-31 Gethsemane: Jesus' Agony and Prayer 14:32-42 The Arrest of Jesus in Gethsemane 14:43-52 Jesus Before the Council 14:53-65 Peter's Denial and His Remorse 14:66-72 Jesus Before Pilate; Barabbas Released 15:1-15 The Soldiers Mock and Scourge Jesus 15:16-20 The Way of the Cross and the Crucifixion 15:21-32 Jesus' Death and the Centurion's Confession 15:33-41 The Burial of Jesus 15:42-47 The Resurrection: Women Find the Empty Tomb 16:1-8 Appearances of the Risen Lord and the Commission 16:9-20

Luke

Purpose and Order of the Gospel 1:1-4 Announcement of John the Baptist's Birth 1:5-25 The Annunciation to Mary 1:26-38 Mary Visits Elizabeth 1:39-45 Mary's Song (The Magnificat) 1:46-56 The Birth and Naming of John 1:57-66 Zechariah's Prophecy and John's Mission 1:67-80 The Birth of Jesus in Bethlehem 2:1-7 Angels Announce the Shepherds' Good News 2:8-20 Presentation in the Temple; Simeon and Anna 2:21-40 The Boy Jesus in the Temple 2:41-52 John the Baptist's Call to Repentance 3:1-20 The Baptism and Genealogy of Jesus 3:21-38 Jesus Tested in the Wilderness 4:1-13 Rejection at Nazareth 4:14-30 Authority over Unclean Spirits in Capernaum 4:31-37 Healings and Preaching in Galilee 4:38-44 The Call of the First Disciples 5:1-11 Healing a Man with Leprosy 5:12-16 A Paralytic Forgiven and Healed 5:17-26 The Calling of Levi and Eating with Sinners 5:27-32 Questions about Fasting; New Wine and Old Wineskins 5:33-39 Lord of the Sabbath and a Sabbath Healing 6:1-11 The Appointment of the Twelve Apostles 6:12-16 The Sermon on the Plain: Blessings and Woes 6:17-26 Love Your Enemies and Be Merciful 6:27-36 Judging Others and the Speck and Log 6:37-42 A Tree and Its Fruit: True Character Revealed 6:43-45 The Wise and Foolish Builders 6:46-49 The Faith of the Centurion 7:1-10 Raising the Widow's Son at Nain 7:11-17 John the Baptist's Inquiry and Jesus' Testimony 7:18-35 A Sinful Woman Forgiven 7:36-50 Parable of the Sower and Its Interpretation 8:1-15 Lighted Lamp and Hearing the Word 8:16-18 Jesus Redefines His Family 8:19-21 Jesus Calms the Storm 8:22-25 Healing the Gerasene Demoniac 8:26-39 Jairus' Daughter Raised and a Woman Healed 8:40-56 The Twelve Sent Out 9:1-9 Feeding the Five Thousand 9:10-17 Peter's Confession and the Way of the Cross 9:18-27 The Transfiguration 9:28-36 Healing a Demon-Possessed Boy; A Second Passion Prediction 9:37-45 Who Is Greatest and a Servant's Ministry 9:46-50 Jesus Resolves for Jerusalem; Samaritan Rejection 9:51-56 The Cost of Discipleship 9:57-62 The Seventy Sent Out and Their Return 10:1-24 The Good Samaritan 10:25-37 Mary and Martha: Choosing the Better Part 10:38-42 The Lord's Prayer and Persistent Prayer 11:1-13 Jesus, Beelzebul, and True Blessedness 11:14-28 Demand for a Sign; Jonah and the Queen of the South 11:29-32 The Light of the Body and Inner Purity 11:33-36 Woes to the Pharisees and Lawyers 11:37-54 Warnings against Hypocrisy and Confession before Men 12:1-12 The Parable of the Rich Fool 12:13-21 Do Not Worry; Seek God's Kingdom 12:22-34 Watchfulness and Faithful Stewardship 12:35-48 Division Caused by Christ 12:49-53 Interpreting the Times and Settling with Adversaries 12:54-59 Call to Repentance and the Barren Fig Tree 13:1-9 Healing on the Sabbath and Jesus' Rebuke 13:10-17 Parables of the Mustard Seed and Yeast 13:18-21 The Narrow Door and the Cost of Entry 13:22-30 Jesus Laments over Jerusalem 13:31-35 Healing at a Pharisee's House and Humility at the Table 14:1-14 Parable of the Great Banquet 14:15-24 The Cost of Following Jesus; Salt and Saltiness 14:25-35 The Parable of the Lost Sheep 15:1-7 The Parable of the Lost Coin 15:8-10 The Parable of the Prodigal Son 15:11-32 The Shrewd Manager and Teaching on Wealth 16:1-15 Law, the Kingdom, and Divorce 16:16-18 The Rich Man and Lazarus 16:19-31 Teachings on Temptation, Forgiveness, and Duty 17:1-10 Healing of the Ten Lepers 17:11-19 The Coming of the Kingdom and End-Time Sayings 17:20-37 Parable of the Persistent Widow 18:1-8 Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector 18:9-14 Jesus Blesses Little Children 18:15-17 The Rich Ruler and the Cost of Discipleship 18:18-30 Jesus Predicts His Death Again 18:31-34 Healing of Blind Bartimaeus 18:35-43 Zacchaeus: Salvation Comes to His House 19:1-10 Parable of the Ten Minas 19:11-27 Triumphal Entry and Lament over Jerusalem 19:28-44 Cleansing the Temple and Teaching 19:45-48 Jesus' Authority Challenged 20:1-8 Parable of the Wicked Tenants 20:9-19 Paying Taxes to Caesar 20:20-26 Question about the Resurrection 20:27-40 Jesus Questions the Pharisees; Warnings against Hypocrisy 20:41-47 The Widow's Offering 21:1-4 The Destruction of the Temple and Signs of the End 21:5-38 The Plot to Kill Jesus and Judas' Agreement 22:1-6 The Last Supper and Predictions of Denial 22:7-38 Agony in the Garden of Gethsemane 22:39-46 Jesus Arrested 22:47-53 Peter's Denial Fulfilled 22:54-62 Jesus Mocked and Beaten 22:63-65 Jesus before the Council and Pilate; Sentencing 22:66-23:25 The Way of the Cross and the Penitent Thief 23:26-43 The Death of Jesus and the Centurion's Confession 23:44-49 The Burial of Jesus 23:50-56 The Empty Tomb and the Women's Report 24:1-12 The Road to Emmaus and Recognition of the Risen Lord 24:13-35 Jesus Appears to the Disciples and Explains Scripture 24:36-49 The Ascension and the Disciples' Worship 24:50-53

John

The Word Became Flesh 1:1-18 John the Baptist's Witness 1:19-28 Behold the Lamb of God 1:29-34 The First Disciples and Simon Peter 1:35-42 Calling of Philip and Nathanael 1:43-51 The Wedding at Cana: Water Made Wine 2:1-11 Jesus Cleanses the Temple and Speaks of His Body 2:12-25 Nicodemus and the New Birth 3:1-21 John the Baptist Exalts Jesus 3:22-36 Jesus and the Samaritan Woman at the Well 4:1-26 The Harvest Is Ready 4:27-38 Samaritans Believe in Jesus 4:39-42 Healing of the Royal Official's Son 4:43-54 Jesus Heals at Bethesda 5:1-15 Jesus Claims Authority Over Life and Judgment 5:16-30 Witnesses to Jesus and Israel's Unbelief 5:31-47 Feeding the Five Thousand 6:1-15 Jesus Walks on the Sea 6:16-24 Jesus the Bread of Life 6:25-59 Many Turn Away; Peter's Confession 6:60-71 Jesus Stays Away from Judea 7:1-13 Jesus Teaches at the Festival 7:14-24 Growing Division Over Jesus 7:25-44 Temple Officers and the Adulterous Woman 7:45-8:11 Jesus the Light and His Claim 8:12-30 True Discipleship and Freedom 8:31-41 Jesus' Divine Origin and Opposition 8:42-47 Jesus' 'I Am' and Preexistence 8:48-59 Healing of a Man Born Blind 9:1-12 Controversy with the Pharisees over the Healing 9:13-34 Spiritual Sight and Blindness 9:35-41 The Good Shepherd and His Sheep 10:1-21 Feast of Dedication and Controversy over Jesus 10:22-42 Lazarus' Sickness and Jesus' Intention 11:1-16 Jesus Weeps at Lazarus' Tomb 11:17-37 Jesus Raises Lazarus from the Dead 11:38-44 Plot to Kill Jesus and Caiaphas' Counsel 11:45-57 Mary Anoints Jesus; Plot to Kill Lazarus 12:1-11 The Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem 12:12-19 Greeks Seek Jesus; He Predicts His Death 12:20-36 Unbelief and Jesus' Final Appeal 12:37-50 Jesus Washes the Disciples' Feet 13:1-17 The Prediction of Judas' Betrayal 13:18-30 The New Commandment and Peter's Denial 13:31-38 Jesus Promises a Place in the Father's House 14:1-4 Jesus the Way to the Father 14:5-14 Promise of the Holy Spirit and Peace 14:15-31 The Vine and the Command to Love 15:1-17 The World's Hatred and the Cost of Discipleship 15:18-16:4 The Holy Spirit's Work 16:5-16 Sorrow Turned to Joy; Peace in Christ 16:17-33 The Son's Prayer for Glory 17:1-5 Prayer for the Disciples' Protection and Sanctification 17:6-19 Prayer for Unity Among Believers 17:20-26 Jesus Arrested in Gethsemane 18:1-11 Jesus Brought to Annas 18:12-14 Peter's First Denial 18:15-18 Jesus Questioned and Struck Before the High Priest 18:19-24 Peter Denies Jesus Three Times 18:25-27 Jesus Before Pilate 18:28-40 Jesus Scourged, Mocked, and Sentenced to Crucifixion 19:1-16 The Crucifixion and Jesus' Care for His Mother 19:17-27 Jesus' Death and the Fulfillment of Scripture 19:28-37 Jesus' Burial 19:38-42 The Empty Tomb Discovered 20:1-9 Mary Magdalene Meets the Risen Lord 20:10-18 Jesus Appears to His Disciples and Breathes the Spirit 20:19-23 Thomas Believes; Purpose of John's Gospel 20:24-31 The Miraculous Catch and Breakfast by the Sea 21:1-14 Peter Reinstated and the Beloved Disciple 21:15-25

Acts

The Ascension of Jesus 1:1-11 Prayer in the Upper Room and the Choosing of Matthias 1:12-26 Pentecost: The Coming of the Spirit 2:1-13 Peter's Sermon and Three Thousand Converted 2:14-41 The Early Christian Community 2:42-47 Healing at the Beautiful Gate 3:1-10 Peter's Address at Solomon's Colonnade 3:11-26 The Apostles Before the Sanhedrin 4:1-22 Believers Pray for Boldness 4:23-31 The Believers Share Possessions 4:32-37 Ananias and Sapphira 5:1-11 Signs Performed by the Apostles 5:12-16 Persecution of the Apostles and Their Witness 5:17-42 The Appointment of the Seven Deacons 6:1-7 Stephen's Wisdom and Opposition 6:8-15 Stephen's Speech before the Sanhedrin 7:1-53 The Stoning of Stephen and the Persecution of the Church 7:54-8:1 Saul's Persecution Scatters the Church 8:2-3 Philip Proclaims Christ in Samaria 8:4-8 Simon Magus and Peter's Rebuke 8:9-25 Philip and the Ethiopian Eunuch 8:26-40 The Conversion of Saul 9:1-19 Saul's Early Ministry and Acceptance by the Church 9:20-31 Peter Heals Aeneas and Raises Tabitha 9:32-43 Cornelius' Vision and the Call for Peter 10:1-8 Peter's Vision and the Messengers from Cornelius 10:9-23 Peter at Cornelius' House: Gentiles Receive the Spirit 10:24-48 Peter Defends the Conversion of Gentiles 11:1-18 The Church in Antioch and Famine Relief 11:19-30 Herod Executes James; Peter Miraculously Freed 12:1-19 Herod's Death and the Church's Continued Growth 12:20-25 The First Missionary Sending 13:1-3 Ministry in Cyprus and Elymas's Blinding 13:4-12 Paul's Mission in Pisidian Antioch 13:13-52 Paul and Barnabas in Iconium 14:1-7 Healing in Lystra and Paul's Stoning 14:8-20 Paul and Barnabas Strengthen the Churches 14:21-28 The Jerusalem Council on Gentile Circumcision 15:1-21 The Council's Letter and Peace with Antioch 15:22-35 Paul and Barnabas Separate 15:36-41 Timothy Joins Paul and Churches Are Strengthened 16:1-5 The Call to Macedonia 16:6-10 Lydia's Conversion at Philippi 16:11-15 Paul and Silas Imprisoned and Released in Philippi 16:16-40 Preaching in Thessalonica and Opposition 17:1-9 Berea's Noble Reception and Paul's Departure 17:10-15 Paul's Address at the Areopagus 17:16-34 Paul's Ministry in Corinth and Conflict 18:1-17 Paul Departs; Apollos Instructed by Priscilla and Aquila 18:18-28 Paul's Ministry and the Ephesian Disciples 19:1-22 The Ephesian Riot over Artemis 19:23-41 Paul's Journeys Through Macedonia and Greece 20:1-6 Eutychus Raised in Troas 20:7-12 Paul's Farewell to the Ephesian Elders 20:13-38 Paul's Voyage to Jerusalem 21:1-16 Paul's Arrival in Jerusalem and the Temple Ritual 21:17-26 Paul Seized in the Temple 21:27-36 Paul's Defense: His Conversion and Mission 21:37-22:21 Paul's Arrest and the Council's Division 22:22-23:11 The Plot to Kill Paul and the Soldier's Intervention 23:12-22 Paul Escorted to Caesarea under Guard 23:23-35 Paul's Defense before Governor Felix 24:1-27 Paul Brought before Festus and the Jewish Charges 25:1-12 King Agrippa Learns of Paul's Case 25:13-22 Paul's Defense Before Agrippa 25:23-26:32 Paul's Voyage to Rome Begins 27:1-12 The Storm at Sea and God's Promise of Safety 27:13-26 Shipwreck and Deliverance on Malta 27:27-44 Paul on Malta: Healing and Hospitality 28:1-10 Voyage to Rome and Arrival 28:11-16 Paul in Rome: Preaching under House Arrest 28:17-31

Romans

Paul's Greeting and the Gospel's Power 1:1-17 God's Wrath Against Ungodliness 1:18-32 God's Impartial Judgment and Conscience 2:1-16 The Law, True Circumcision, and Jewish Identity 2:17-29 Israel's Advantage and God's Faithfulness 3:1-8 Universal Sinfulness and the Law's Condemnation 3:9-20 Righteousness Through Faith and Justification 3:21-31 Abraham: Justification by Faith 4:1-25 Peace with God and Reconciliation 5:1-11 Adam and Christ: Death, Grace, and Righteousness 5:12-21 Dead to Sin, Alive in Christ 6:1-14 Slavery to Sin or to Righteousness 6:15-23 Released from the Law to Serve in the Spirit 7:1-6 The Inner Conflict: Law, Sin, and the Flesh 7:7-25 Life in the Spirit: Freedom and Adoption 8:1-17 Future Glory and the Spirit's Intercession 8:18-27 Assurance of God's Love: Nothing Can Separate Us 8:28-39 Paul's Sorrow and God's Sovereign Election 9:1-29 Righteousness by Faith and Israel's Unbelief 9:30-10:21 A Remnant Preserved and Israel's Hardening 11:1-10 Gentiles Grafted In and a Warning Against Boasting 11:11-24 The Mystery of Israel's Salvation and God's Mercy 11:25-32 Doxology: Praise for God's Wisdom and Sovereignty 11:33-36 A Living Sacrifice and the Diversity of Gifts 12:1-8 Christian Conduct: Love, Humility, and Ethical Duties 12:9-21 Submission to Authorities and Civic Duty 13:1-7 Love Fulfills the Law; Walk in the Light 13:8-14 Christian Liberty, Conscience, and Mutual Acceptance 14:1-15:13 Paul's Service to the Gentiles and Missionary Ambition 15:14-22 Paul's Travel Plans and Prayer Requests 15:23-33 Personal Greetings, Final Warnings, and Doxology 16:1-27

Revelation

The Revelation Announced and the Blessing 1:1-3 Greeting and the Lord's Self‑Declaration 1:4-8 John's Vision of the Glorified Son of Man 1:9-20 Letter to Ephesus: Faithfulness and the Call to Repent 2:1-7 Letter to Smyrna: Persecution and the Crown of Life 2:8-11 Letter to Pergamum: Fidelity and False Teaching 2:12-17 Letter to Thyatira: Tolerance of Immorality and Promise to Overcomers 2:18-29 Letter to Sardis: Wakefulness and Repentance 3:1-6 Letter to Philadelphia: An Open Door and a Promise of Protection 3:7-13 Letter to Laodicea: Lukewarmness and the Call to Repent 3:14-22 The Throne in Heaven and Heavenly Worship 4:1-11 The Sealed Scroll and the Worthy Lamb 5:1-14 The Six Seals: Tribulation and Cosmic Disturbance 6:1-17 The Sealing of the 144,000 7:1-8 The Multitude Before the Throne: Salvation and Comfort 7:9-17 The Seventh Seal and the Prayers of the Saints 8:1-5 The Trumpet Judgments: Plagues and Woes 8:6-9:21 The Mighty Angel and the Little Scroll 10:1-11 The Two Witnesses: Prophecy, Death, and Resurrection 11:1-14 The Seventh Trumpet: God's Kingdom Proclaimed and the Temple Opened 11:15-19 The Cosmic Conflict: The Woman, the Dragon, and the Male Child 12:1-13:1 The Sea Beast: Blasphemy and Persecution 13:2-10 The Earth Beast and the Mark of the Beast 13:11-18 The Lamb on Mount Zion and the 144,000 14:1-5 The Three Angels' Messages and the Call to Endure 14:6-13 The Harvest of the Earth: Reaping God's Judgment 14:14-20 The Seven Last Plagues and the Victors' Song 15:1-8 The Bowl Judgments: The Seven Bowls of God's Wrath 16:1-21 The Fall of Babylon the Great and the Beast's Doom 17:1-18:24 Heavenly Praise and the Marriage of the Lamb 19:1-10 Christ's Triumphant Return and the Defeat of the Beast 19:11-21 Satan Bound and the Reign of the Saints 20:1-6 Satan's Final Rebellion and Defeat 20:7-10 The Great White Throne and the Final Judgment 20:11-15 The New Heaven and New Earth and the New Jerusalem 21:1-27 The River of Life and the Throne of God 22:1-6
1 Now concerning the matters you wrote about: it is good for a man not to have sexual relations.

1Cor.7.1 - Details

Original Text

Περι δε ων εγραψατε,καλον ανθρωπω γυναικος μη απτεσθαι·

Morphology

  • Περι: PREP
  • δε: CONJ
  • ων: PRON,gen,pl,m
  • εγραψατε: VERB,aor,act,ind,2,pl
  • καλον: ADJ,nom/acc,sg,neut
  • ανθρωπω: NOUN,dat,sg,m
  • γυναικος: NOUN,gen,sg,f
  • μη: PART
  • απτεσθαι·: VERB,pres,mid/pass,inf

Parallels

  • 1 Corinthians 7:2 (structural): Immediate continuation of the chapter: Paul gives the practical reason for not abstaining (to avoid sexual immorality) and advises marriage as the remedy.
  • 1 Corinthians 7:5 (verbal): Directly addresses sexual relations within marriage and permits temporary abstinence by mutual consent, clarifying the exception to 'not touching' one another.
  • 1 Corinthians 7:7 (thematic): Paul presents celibacy as a legitimate gift and ideal for some, echoing the positive valuation of non‑sexual life implied by 'it is good for a man not to touch a woman.'
  • 1 Thessalonians 4:3-5 (thematic): Calls for abstaining from sexual immorality and exercising self‑control over sexual desires, paralleling Paul's counsel about refraining from sexual contact for reasons of holiness.
  • Matthew 19:11-12 (allusion): Jesus speaks of those who choose celibacy for the sake of the kingdom; provides a synoptic precedent for viewing abstention from sexual relations as a legitimate, voluntary stance.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Now concerning the matters you wrote about: it is good for a man not to have sexual relations with a woman.
  • Now concerning the matters you wrote about: it is good for a man not to touch a woman.
2 But because of sexual immorality, let each man have his own wife and each woman her own husband.

1Cor.7.2 - Details

Original Text

δια δε τας πορνειας εκαστος την εαυτου γυναικα εχετω,και εκαστη τον ιδιον ανδρα εχετω.

Morphology

  • δια: PREP
  • δε: CONJ
  • τας: ART,acc,pl,f
  • πορνειας: NOUN,gen,sg,f
  • εκαστος: ADJ,nom,sg,m
  • την: ART,acc,sg,f
  • εαυτου: PRON,gen,sg,m
  • γυναικα: NOUN,acc,sg,f
  • εχετω: VERB,pres,act,imp,3,sg
  • και: CONJ
  • εκαστη: ADJ,nom,sg,f
  • τον: ART,acc,sg,m
  • ιδιον: ADJ,acc,sg,neut
  • ανδρα: NOUN,acc,sg,m
  • εχετω: VERB,pres,act,imp,3,sg

Parallels

  • Genesis 2:24 (structural): Sets the creation-order basis for marital union—’one flesh’—which undergirds New Testament teachings about husband/wife relationship and sexual exclusivity.
  • Matthew 19:4-6 (quotation): Jesus cites Genesis 2:24 to affirm marital unity and indissolubility; parallels Paul’s concern to regulate marriage as the proper context for sexual relations.
  • 1 Corinthians 7:9 (thematic): Within the same chapter Paul returns to the issue of sexual desire and prescribes marriage for those who cannot exercise self-control, directly related to 7:2’s concern about fornication.
  • Ephesians 5:31 (quotation): Paul explicitly quotes Genesis 2:24 about husband and wife becoming one flesh, developing the theological significance of the marital bond referenced in 1 Cor 7:2.
  • Hebrews 13:4 (thematic): Affirms the honor of marriage and condemns sexual immorality—echoing 1 Cor 7:2’s aim to place sexual activity within marriage to prevent fornication.

Alternative generated candidates

  • But because of sexual immorality, let each man have his own wife and each woman her own husband.
  • But to avoid sexual immorality, let each man have his own wife, and let each woman have her own husband.
3 The husband should give to his wife her conjugal rights, and likewise the wife to her husband.

1Cor.7.3 - Details

Original Text

τη γυναικι ο ανηρ την οφειλην αποδιδοτω,ομοιως δε και η γυνη τω ανδρι.

Morphology

  • τη: ART,dat,sg,f
  • γυναικι: NOUN,dat,sg,f
  • ο: ART,nom,sg,m
  • ανηρ: NOUN,nom,sg,m
  • την: ART,acc,sg,f
  • οφειλην: NOUN,acc,sg,f
  • αποδιδοτω: VERB,pres,act,imp,3,sg
  • ομοιως: ADV
  • δε: CONJ
  • και: CONJ
  • η: ART,nom,sg,f
  • γυνη: NOUN,nom,sg,f
  • τω: ART,dat,sg,m
  • ανδρι: NOUN,dat,sg,m

Parallels

  • 1 Corinthians 7:4 (verbal): Closely related immediate context: explicitly states the reciprocal authority of husband and wife over each other's bodies, reinforcing the mutual obligation expressed in 7:3.
  • 1 Corinthians 7:5 (structural): Continues the same section on marital relations, regulating temporary abstinence by mutual consent and thereby presupposing the conjugal rights affirmed in 7:3.
  • 1 Corinthians 7:2 (thematic): Sets the context for Paul’s instructions by stressing marriage as the proper arena for sexual relations, framing the mutual duties Paul articulates in 7:3.
  • Ephesians 5:28-33 (thematic): Develops the ethic of mutual care in marriage—husbands are to love and cherish their wives as their own bodies—complementing Paul’s emphasis on reciprocal conjugal duties.
  • 1 Peter 3:7 (thematic): Urges husbands to live with understanding and honor toward their wives as co-heirs, implying respectful fulfillment of marital duties and mutual obligations similar to Paul’s teaching in 1 Cor 7:3.

Alternative generated candidates

  • The husband must fulfill the duty owed to his wife, and likewise the wife to her husband.
  • The husband should render to his wife the conjugal duty, and likewise the wife to her husband.
4 The wife does not have authority over her own body, but the husband; and likewise the husband does not have authority over his own body, but the wife.

1Cor.7.4 - Details

Original Text

η γυνη του ιδιου σωματος ουκ εξουσιαζει αλλα ο ανηρ·ομοιως δε και ο ανηρ του ιδιου σωματος ουκ εξουσιαζει αλλα η γυνη.

Morphology

  • η: ART,nom,sg,f
  • γυνη: NOUN,nom,sg,f
  • του: ART,gen,sg,n
  • ιδιου: ADJ,gen,sg,m
  • σωματος: NOUN,gen,sg,n
  • ουκ: PART,neg
  • εξουσιαζει: VERB,pres,act,ind,3,sg
  • αλλα: CONJ
  • ο: ART,nom,sg,m
  • ανηρ·ομοιως: NOUN,nom,sg,m
  • δε: CONJ
  • και: CONJ
  • ο: ART,nom,sg,m
  • ανηρ: NOUN,nom,sg,m
  • του: ART,gen,sg,n
  • ιδιου: ADJ,gen,sg,m
  • σωματος: NOUN,gen,sg,n
  • ουκ: PART,neg
  • εξουσιαζει: VERB,pres,act,ind,3,sg
  • αλλα: CONJ
  • η: ART,nom,sg,f
  • γυνη: NOUN,nom,sg,f

Parallels

  • 1 Corinthians 7:3 (verbal): Immediate context: affirms mutual conjugal duty—'the husband should fulfill his duty to his wife, and likewise the wife to her husband,' echoing shared authority over each other's bodies.
  • 1 Corinthians 7:5 (structural): Directly continues the same argument about mutual control of the body, allowing abstinence only by mutual consent and for a time of prayer, which presupposes reciprocal authority.
  • Ephesians 5:28-33 (thematic): Emphasizes the husband’s love for his wife 'as for his own body' and the one-flesh union, undergirding mutual responsibility and reciprocal care of each other's bodies.
  • Genesis 2:24 (allusion): The one-flesh principle ('they become one flesh') serves as the Old Testament foundation for mutual belonging and authority within marriage reflected in 1 Cor 7:4.
  • 1 Corinthians 6:15-20 (thematic): Paulic teaching that believers' bodies belong to Christ and are not for sexual immorality shapes his view of bodily belonging and the moral dimensions of marital relations.

Alternative generated candidates

  • The wife does not have authority over her own body, but the husband; likewise the husband does not have authority over his own body, but the wife.
  • The wife does not have authority over her own body, but the husband; likewise the husband does not have authority over his own body, but the wife.
5 Do not deprive one another, except by agreement for a limited time, that you may devote yourselves to prayer; then come together again, so that Satan may not tempt you because of your lack of self-control.

1Cor.7.5 - Details

Original Text

μη αποστερειτε αλληλους,ει μητι αν εκ συμφωνου προς καιρον ινα σχολασητε τη προσευχη και παλιν επι το αυτο ητε,ινα μη πειραζη υμας ο Σατανας δια την ακρασιαν υμων.

Morphology

  • μη: PART
  • αποστερειτε: VERB,pres,act,ind,2,pl
  • αλληλους: PRON,acc,pl,m
  • ει: VERB,pres,act,ind,2,sg
  • μητι: PART
  • αν: PART
  • εκ: PREP
  • συμφωνου: ADJ,gen,sg,m
  • προς: PREP
  • καιρον: NOUN,acc,sg,m
  • ινα: CONJ
  • σχολασητε: VERB,aor,act,subj,2,pl
  • τη: ART,dat,sg,f
  • προσευχη: NOUN,dat,sg,f
  • και: CONJ
  • παλιν: ADV
  • επι: PREP
  • το: ART,acc,sg,n
  • αυτο: PRON,acc,sg,neut
  • ητε: VERB,impf,act,ind,2,pl
  • ινα: CONJ
  • μη: PART
  • πειραζη: VERB,pres,act,subj,3,sg
  • υμας: PRON,acc,pl,2
  • ο: ART,nom,sg,m
  • Σατανας: NOUN,nom,sg,m
  • δια: PREP
  • την: ART,acc,sg,f
  • ακρασιαν: NOUN,acc,sg,f
  • υμων: PRON,gen,pl,2

Parallels

  • Matthew 26:41 (thematic): Jesus exhorts disciples to 'watch and pray' so they may not enter into temptation — parallels Paul’s link between temporary abstinence, prayer, and avoiding temptation.
  • Luke 22:40–46 (thematic): Jesus’ prayer in Gethsemane and the warning to pray lest you fall into temptation echoes Paul’s instruction to use prayer during periods of sexual abstinence to resist temptation.
  • Ephesians 4:27 (verbal): Paul warns to 'give no opportunity to the devil' (Greek: μη διδως χωρον τω διαβολω), closely paralleling 1 Cor 7:5’s concern that Satan not tempt believers because of lack of self‑control.
  • 1 Peter 5:8–9 (thematic): Peter depicts the devil as a prowling tempter and urges resistance — thematically related to Paul’s admonition to prevent Satan’s temptation through prayer and mutual care.
  • Galatians 5:16–17 (thematic): Paul contrasts walking by the Spirit with gratifying the flesh; the exhortation about self‑control and avoiding fleshly temptation resonates with 1 Cor 7:5’s concern over 'akrasia' (lack of self‑control).

Alternative generated candidates

  • Do not deprive one another, except perhaps by agreement for a season, that you may give yourselves to fasting and prayer; and then come together again, so that Satan may not tempt you for your lack of self-control.
  • Do not deprive one another, except perhaps by mutual consent for a time, that you may devote yourselves to prayer; and come together again, so that Satan may not tempt you because of your lack of self-control.
6 I say this by way of concession, not as a command.

1Cor.7.6 - Details

Original Text

τουτο δε λεγω κατα συγγνωμην,ου κατ᾽επιταγην.

Morphology

  • τουτο: PRON,nom,sg,n
  • δε: CONJ
  • λεγω: VERB,pres,act,ind,1,sg
  • κατα: PREP
  • συγγνωμην: NOUN,acc,sg,f
  • ου: PART,neg
  • κατ᾽επιταγην: PREP+NOUN,acc,sg,f

Parallels

  • 1 Cor. 7:10 (quotation): Contrasts a binding 'command' from the Lord with Paul's permissive counsel; helps define what Paul means by speaking 'by permission' rather than issuing a command.
  • 1 Cor. 7:12 (structural): Paul explicitly clarifies 'I, not the Lord' when giving instructions to certain groups—same structural move as 7:6, distinguishing his personal advice from divine command.
  • 1 Cor. 7:25 (verbal): Uses similar phrasing (Paul's saying vs. authoritative command) and frames guidance as pastoral concession rather than a binding ruling, echoing the permissive tone of 7:6.
  • 1 Cor. 7:40 (allusion): Paul again qualifies his instruction as his opinion ('λέγω ... κατὰ γνώμην'), echoing the advisory/permission language and reinforcing the non‑command character of some of his counsel.

Alternative generated candidates

  • I say this by permission, not as a command.
  • Now this I say by way of concession, not as a command from the Lord.
7 I wish that all were as I myself am. But each has his own gift from God, one in this way and one in that.

1Cor.7.7 - Details

Original Text

θελω δε παντας ανθρωπους ειναι ως και εμαυτον·αλλα εκαστος ιδιον εχει χαρισμα εκ θεου,ο μεν ουτως,ο δε ουτως.

Morphology

  • θελω: VERB,pres,act,ind,1,sg
  • δε: CONJ
  • παντας: ADJ,acc,pl,m
  • ανθρωπους: NOUN,acc,pl,m
  • ειναι: VERB,pres,act,inf
  • ως: ADV
  • και: CONJ
  • εμαυτον·αλλα: PRON,acc,sg,m
  • εκαστος: ADJ,nom,sg,m
  • ιδιον: ADJ,acc,sg,neut
  • εχει: VERB,pres,act,ind,3,sg
  • χαρισμα: NOUN,acc,sg,n
  • εκ: PREP
  • θεου: NOUN,gen,sg,m
  • ο: ART,nom,sg,m
  • μεν: PART
  • ουτως: ADV
  • ο: ART,nom,sg,m
  • δε: CONJ
  • ουτως: ADV

Parallels

  • 1 Cor 7:8 (verbal): Paul repeats the same idea more explicitly: to the unmarried and widows he says it is good for them to remain 'as I' — closely echoing the personal wish in 7:7.
  • 1 Cor 7:6 (structural): Immediate context: Paul frames his statements about marriage and singleness as personal judgment not Lord's command, linking 7:7's 'I would that...' to his apostolic advice.
  • Matt 19:11-12 (thematic): Jesus’ teaching about those who become 'eunuchs for the kingdom' presents celibacy as a valid gift/way of life for the sake of God's service, paralleling Paul's commendation of singleness as a gift.
  • Rom 12:6 (verbal): Uses the same concept/term of 'gifts' (charismata): 'having gifts that differ according to the grace given to us,' echoing 7:7’s claim that each person has a distinct gift from God.

Alternative generated candidates

  • I wish that all were as I myself am. But each has his own gift from God, one this way, another that way.
  • I wish that all were as I myself am. But each has his own gift from God—one this way, another that.
8 To the unmarried and to widows I say that it is good for them to remain single even as I.

1Cor.7.8 - Details

Original Text

Λεγω δε τοις αγαμοις και ταις χηραις,καλον αυτοις εαν μεινωσιν ως καγω·

Morphology

  • Λεγω: VERB,pres,act,ind,1,sg
  • δε: CONJ
  • τοις: ART,dat,pl,n
  • αγαμοις: ADJ,dat,pl,m
  • και: CONJ
  • ταις: ART,dat,pl,f
  • χηραις: NOUN,dat,pl,f
  • καλον: ADJ,nom/acc,sg,neut
  • αυτοις: PRO,dat,pl,3
  • εαν: CONJ
  • μεινωσιν: VERB,pres,act,subj,3,pl
  • ως: ADV
  • καγω·: PRO,nom,sg,1

Parallels

  • 1 Corinthians 7:7 (verbal): Paul expresses a personal preference that 'all men were as I am' and speaks of a gift of singleness — directly related to his recommendation that the unmarried and widows remain as he does.
  • 1 Corinthians 7:32-35 (thematic): Paul explains the practical and spiritual advantages of singleness (undivided devotion to the Lord), providing the rationale behind his counsel for the unmarried to remain single.
  • Matthew 19:11-12 (thematic): Jesus speaks of those who accept celibacy or live like 'eunuchs' for the sake of the kingdom, a comparable theological justification for voluntary singleness found in Paul’s counsel.
  • 1 Corinthians 7:40 (structural): Paul returns to the topic of widows and marriage, advising that a widow is free to marry but that he thinks she will be happier if she remains as she is — a closely related practical judgment to 7:8.

Alternative generated candidates

  • To the unmarried and to the widows I say: it is good for them to remain even as I am.
  • To the unmarried and to the widows I say that it is good for them to remain single as I am.
9 But if they cannot exercise self-control, let them marry; for it is better to marry than to burn with passion.

1Cor.7.9 - Details

Original Text

ει δε ουκ εγκρατευονται,γαμησατωσαν,κρειττον γαρ εστιν γαμησαι η πυρουσθαι.

Morphology

  • ει: VERB,pres,act,ind,2,sg
  • δε: CONJ
  • ουκ: PART,neg
  • εγκρατευονται: VERB,pres,mid/pass,ind,3,pl
  • γαμησατωσαν: VERB,aor,act,imp,3,pl
  • κρειττον: ADJ,nom,sg,neut,comp
  • γαρ: PART
  • εστιν: VERB,pres,act,ind,3,sg
  • γαμησαι: VERB,pres,act,inf
  • η: ART,nom,sg,f
  • πυρουσθαι: VERB,pres,mid/pass,inf

Parallels

  • 1 Corinthians 7:2 (verbal): Directly related instruction in the same chapter: couples are to marry to avoid fornication—parallels the solution offered in 7:9 (marry rather than 'burn').
  • 1 Timothy 5:14 (thematic): Paul urges younger widows to marry so that they may avoid idleness and potential sin—uses marriage as a practical remedy for moral/sexual temptation.
  • 1 Thessalonians 4:3-5 (thematic): Calls for sanctification and self-control of sexual passion (not to lust like the Gentiles); addresses the need to manage sexual desire—background for Paul's counsel to marry if one cannot control oneself.
  • Hebrews 13:4 (thematic): Affirms the honor of marriage and the propriety of sexual relations within it, implying marriage as the proper sphere to avoid sexual immorality.
  • Matthew 19:11-12 (thematic): Jesus' teaching on celibacy and marriage acknowledges some have a gift to remain single while others do not—recognizes marriage as the appropriate alternative for those unable to remain celibate.

Alternative generated candidates

  • But if they cannot exercise self-control, let them marry; for it is better to marry than to burn with passion.
  • But if they cannot exercise self-control, let them marry; for it is better to marry than to burn with passion.
10 To the married I give this charge—not I, but the Lord—that the wife should not separate from her husband.

1Cor.7.10 - Details

Original Text

Τοις δε γεγαμηκοσιν παραγγελλω,ουκ εγω αλλα ο κυριος,γυναικα απο ανδρος μη χωρισθηναι—

Morphology

  • Τοις: ART,dat,pl,m
  • δε: CONJ
  • γεγαμηκοσιν: VERB,perf,pass,part,dat,pl,m
  • παραγγελλω: VERB,pres,act,ind,1,sg
  • ουκ: PART,neg
  • εγω: PRON,nom,sg,1
  • αλλα: CONJ
  • ο: ART,nom,sg,m
  • κυριος: NOUN,nom,sg,m
  • γυναικα: NOUN,acc,sg,f
  • απο: PREP
  • ανδρος: NOUN,gen,sg,m
  • μη: PART
  • χωρισθηναι: VERB,aor,pass,inf

Parallels

  • Matthew 19:3-9 (quotation): Jesus' teaching on divorce: 'What God has joined, let no man separate' and restriction on divorce—Paul's 'not I but the Lord' invokes the Lord's authority on marriage and non-separation.
  • Mark 10:2-12 (quotation): Mark's parallel account of Jesus' prohibition of divorce and the unity of husband and wife, providing the Gospel teaching Paul appeals to in commanding spouses not to separate.
  • Matthew 5:31-32 (allusion): Sermon on the Mount ruling against casual divorce (with exception clause); provides the ethical background to Paul's admonition that a wife should not separate from her husband.
  • 1 Corinthians 7:12-13 (structural): Immediate contrast within the same chapter: Paul distinguishes the Lord's direct command to married believers (v.10) from his own pastoral guidance regarding mixed-belief marriages (v.12–13).
  • Ephesians 5:22-33 (thematic): Develops the theological ideal of marital unity and mutual duties (Christ–church imagery); echoes the principle that spouses are to remain united rather than separate.

Alternative generated candidates

  • To the married I give this charge—not I, but the Lord—that the wife should not separate from her husband.
  • To the married I give this command—not I but the Lord—that the wife should not separate from her husband.
11 But if she does separate, she must remain unmarried or else be reconciled to her husband. And the husband must not divorce his wife.

1Cor.7.11 - Details

Original Text

εαν δε και χωρισθη,μενετω αγαμος η τω ανδρι καταλλαγητω—και ανδρα γυναικα μη αφιεναι.

Morphology

  • εαν: CONJ
  • δε: CONJ
  • και: CONJ
  • χωρισθη: VERB,aor,pass,subj,3,sg
  • μενετω: VERB,pres,act,imp,3,sg
  • αγαμος: ADJ,nom,sg,m
  • η: ART,nom,sg,f
  • τω: ART,dat,sg,m
  • ανδρι: NOUN,dat,sg,m
  • καταλλαγητω: VERB,aor,pass,imp,3,sg
  • και: CONJ
  • ανδρα: NOUN,acc,sg,m
  • γυναικα: NOUN,acc,sg,f
  • μη: PART
  • αφιεναι: VERB,pres,act,inf

Parallels

  • 1 Corinthians 7:10 (structural): Immediate preceding instruction to married couples — authoritative charge (’not I, but the Lord’) forbidding separation, to which v.11 continues and clarifies remedy if separation occurs.
  • 1 Corinthians 7:12-13 (structural): Continues the same section on marriage and separation, commanding believers not to leave an unbelieving spouse and echoing the prohibition on putting away a wife.
  • Matthew 19:6 (verbal): Jesus’ assertion ‘what therefore God has joined together, let not man separate’ parallels Paul’s prohibition of a husband putting away his wife, both affirming marriage permanence.
  • Genesis 2:24 (allusion): The foundational OT concept of two becoming one flesh underlies New Testament commands against divorce and undergirds Paul’s insistence on remaining married or reconciling.
  • Malachi 2:16 (thematic): The prophetic denunciation of divorce (‘I hate divorce’) echoes the theological concern for marital faithfulness reflected in Paul’s instruction that husbands not dismiss their wives.

Alternative generated candidates

  • But if she does separate, let her remain unmarried or else be reconciled to her husband; and the husband must not divorce his wife.
  • But if she does separate, let her remain unmarried or be reconciled to her husband; and the husband must not divorce his wife.
12 To the rest I say (I, not the Lord): If any brother has a wife who is an unbeliever, and she consents to live with him, he must not divorce her.

1Cor.7.12 - Details

Original Text

Τοις δε λοιποις λεγω εγω,ουχ ο κυριος·ει τις αδελφος γυναικα εχει απιστον,και αυτη συνευδοκει οικειν μετ᾽αυτου,μη αφιετω αυτην·

Morphology

  • Τοις: ART,dat,pl,m
  • δε: CONJ
  • λοιποις: ADJ,dat,pl,m
  • λεγω: VERB,pres,act,ind,1,sg
  • εγω: PRON,nom,sg,1
  • ουχ: PART,neg
  • ο: ART,nom,sg,m
  • κυριος·ει: NOUN,nom,sg,m
  • τις: PRON,nom,sg,?
  • αδελφος: NOUN,nom,sg,m
  • γυναικα: NOUN,acc,sg,f
  • εχει: VERB,pres,act,ind,3,sg
  • απιστον: ADJ,acc,sg,f
  • και: CONJ
  • αυτη: PRON,dat,sg,f
  • συνευδοκει: VERB,pres,act,ind,3,sg
  • οικειν: VERB,pres,act,inf
  • μετ᾽αυτου: PREP+PRON,gen,sg,m
  • μη: PART
  • αφιετω: VERB,pres,act,imp,3,sg
  • αυτην·: PRON,acc,sg,f

Parallels

  • 1 Cor 7:13 (verbal): A near-verbatim parallel addressed to the wife: if an unbelieving husband is willing to live with her, she must not divorce—same situation mirrored for wives.
  • 1 Cor 7:10 (structural): Contrasts the source of authority: v.10 records a command ‘not I, but the Lord,’ whereas v.12 (the verse in question) begins ‘to the rest I say, not the Lord,’ highlighting Paul's personal instruction vs. the Lord’s.
  • 1 Cor 7:15 (thematic): Gives the complementary ruling where the unbelieving spouse abandons the marriage (‘let him depart’), balancing v.12’s injunction to remain when the unbeliever consents to live together.
  • 1 Pet 3:1–2 (thematic): Advises believing wives to win unbelieving husbands by their conduct; thematically related to Paul’s expectation that a believer continue cohabitation with an unbelieving spouse in hope of influence.
  • Matt 19:3–9 (thematic): Jesus’ teaching on marriage and divorce (what God has joined, let no one separate; exception clause) supplies the Lord’s marital standard that underlies Paul’s distinctions and explains the contrast between Jesus’ commands and Paul’s pastoral allowances regarding unbelieving spouses.

Alternative generated candidates

  • To the rest I say (I, not the Lord): If any brother has a wife who is an unbeliever and she consents to live with him, he must not divorce her.
  • To the rest I say—and I, not the Lord—that if any brother has an unbelieving wife who consents to live with him, he should not divorce her.
13 And if a woman has a husband who is an unbeliever, and he consents to live with her, she must not divorce him.

1Cor.7.13 - Details

Original Text

και γυνη ει τις εχει ανδρα απιστον,και ουτος συνευδοκει οικειν μετ᾽αυτης,μη αφιετω τον ανδρα.

Morphology

  • και: CONJ
  • γυνη: NOUN,nom,sg,f
  • ει: VERB,pres,act,ind,2,sg
  • τις: PRON,nom,sg,?
  • εχει: VERB,pres,act,ind,3,sg
  • ανδρα: NOUN,acc,sg,m
  • απιστον: ADJ,acc,sg,m
  • και: CONJ
  • ουτος: PRON,nom,sg,m
  • συνευδοκει: VERB,pres,act,ind,3,sg
  • οικειν: VERB,pres,act,inf
  • μετ᾽αυτης: PREP+PRON,gen,sg,f
  • μη: PART
  • αφιετω: VERB,pres,act,imp,3,sg
  • τον: ART,acc,sg,m
  • ανδρα: NOUN,acc,sg,m

Parallels

  • 1 Corinthians 7:12 (verbal): Immediate context—Paul addresses the case of a believer with an unbelieving spouse, giving parallel instruction to husbands and wives about remaining with an unbelieving partner when they consent to live together.
  • 1 Corinthians 7:15 (thematic): Same chapter—Paul explains the related principle that if an unbelieving spouse departs, the believer is not bound in such circumstances, balancing the command to remain with the unbelieving partner if peace is preserved.
  • 1 Peter 3:1-2 (thematic): Advises wives married to unbelieving husbands to submit and seek to win them by godly conduct rather than divorce, echoing the call to remain with an unbelieving spouse who consents to live together.
  • Matthew 19:6 (allusion): Jesus’ teaching on the permanence and unity of marriage ('they are no longer two but one flesh') undergirds Paul’s counsel against divorcing an unbelieving spouse who wishes to live with the believer.
  • Ephesians 5:31-33 (thematic): Paul’s later treatment of marriage as a binding, covenantal unity between husband and wife complements his injunction here not to abandon an unbelieving spouse who chooses to remain in the marriage.

Alternative generated candidates

  • And a woman who has a husband who is an unbeliever, if he consents to live with her, she must not divorce him.
  • And if a woman has an unbelieving husband who consents to live with her, she should not divorce him.
14 For the unbelieving husband is made holy through his wife, and the unbelieving wife is made holy through her believing husband; otherwise your children would be unclean, but now they are holy.

1Cor.7.14 - Details

Original Text

ηγιασται γαρ ο ανηρ ο απιστος εν τη γυναικι,και ηγιασται η γυνη η απιστος εν τω αδελφω·επει αρα τα τεκνα υμων ακαθαρτα εστιν,νυν δε αγια εστιν.

Morphology

  • ηγιασται: VERB,perf,mid/pass,ind,3,sg
  • γαρ: PART
  • ο: ART,nom,sg,m
  • ανηρ: NOUN,nom,sg,m
  • ο: ART,nom,sg,m
  • απιστος: ADJ,voc,sg,f
  • εν: PREP
  • τη: ART,dat,sg,f
  • γυναικι: NOUN,dat,sg,f
  • και: CONJ
  • ηγιασται: VERB,perf,mid/pass,ind,3,sg
  • η: ART,nom,sg,f
  • γυνη: NOUN,nom,sg,f
  • η: ART,nom,sg,f
  • απιστος: ADJ,voc,sg,f
  • εν: PREP
  • τω: ART,dat,sg,m
  • αδελφω·επει: NOUN,dat,sg,m + CONJ
  • αρα: PART
  • τα: ART,acc,pl,n
  • τεκνα: NOUN,acc,pl,neut
  • υμων: PRON,gen,pl,2
  • ακαθαρτα: ADJ,nom,pl,n
  • εστιν: VERB,pres,act,ind,3,sg
  • νυν: ADV
  • δε: CONJ
  • αγια: ADJ,nom,pl,n
  • εστιν: VERB,pres,act,ind,3,sg

Parallels

  • 1 Corinthians 7:12-16 (structural): Immediate context: Paul’s instructions about believers married to unbelievers; v.14 is part of his argument that the believing spouse sanctifies the marriage and children (the same paragraph and line of reasoning).
  • 1 Peter 3:1-2 (thematic): Commands believing wives to win unbelieving husbands by holy conduct—echoes the idea that a believer’s faith and behavior can positively influence and lead to the sanctification or conversion of an unbelieving spouse/household.
  • Deuteronomy 7:3-4 (thematic): Law forbidding intermarriage with surrounding nations because such marriages could turn children away to other gods; parallels the concern in 1 Cor 7:14 about the religious/ritual status and influence of children in mixed marriages.
  • Ezra 9:1-2 (thematic): Ezra’s complaint that Israelites’ intermarriage with foreign women has ‘defiled’ the holy community and affected their children—a post-exilic parallel to the concern about purity/holiness and the impact of mixed unions on offspring.

Alternative generated candidates

  • For the unbelieving husband is sanctified by the wife, and the unbelieving wife is sanctified by the husband; otherwise your children would be unclean, but now they are holy.
  • For the unbelieving husband is sanctified through his wife, and the unbelieving wife is sanctified through her husband; otherwise your children would be unclean, but now they are holy.
15 But if the unbeliever leaves, let him leave. In such cases the brother or sister is not enslaved; God has called you to peace.

1Cor.7.15 - Details

Original Text

ει δε ο απιστος χωριζεται,χωριζεσθω·ου δεδουλωται ο αδελφος η η αδελφη εν τοις τοιουτοις,εν δε ειρηνη κεκληκεν ημας ο θεος.

Morphology

  • ει: VERB,pres,act,ind,2,sg
  • δε: CONJ
  • ο: ART,nom,sg,m
  • απιστος: ADJ,voc,sg,f
  • χωριζεται: VERB,pres,mid/pass,ind,3,sg
  • χωριζεσθω·ου: VERB,pres,mid/pass,imp,3,sg
  • δεδουλωται: VERB,perf,pass,ind,3,sg
  • ο: ART,nom,sg,m
  • αδελφος: NOUN,nom,sg,m
  • η: ART,nom,sg,f
  • η: ART,nom,sg,f
  • αδελφη: NOUN,nom,sg,f
  • εν: PREP
  • τοις: ART,dat,pl,n
  • τοιουτοις: ADJ,dat,pl,m
  • εν: PREP
  • δε: CONJ
  • ειρηνη: NOUN,nom,sg,f
  • κεκληκεν: VERB,perf,act,ind,3,sg
  • ημας: PRON,acc,pl,1
  • ο: ART,nom,sg,m
  • θεος: NOUN,nom,sg,m

Parallels

  • 1 Corinthians 7:10-11 (quotation): Paul appeals to the Lord's command forbidding a believing spouse to depart; 7:15 contrasts this by permitting separation when the unbelieving partner leaves.
  • 1 Corinthians 7:12-13 (structural): Immediate context treating marriages between believers and unbelievers; 7:15 continues the practical ruling when the unbelieving partner separates.
  • Romans 14:19 (thematic): “Let us then pursue what makes for peace” echoes 7:15’s conclusion that God has called believers to peace and mutual edification.
  • Ephesians 4:3 (thematic): Exhortation to maintain unity “in the bond of peace” parallels the vocational claim here that God calls his people to peace.
  • Matthew 5:9 (thematic): “Blessed are the peacemakers” complements the motif that followers of God are called to pursue peace (cf. 7:15’s ‘called to peace’).

Alternative generated candidates

  • But if the unbelieving partner separates, let him separate; in such cases the brother or sister is not bound. God has called you to peace.
  • But if the unbelieving one separates, let him separate. In such cases the brother or sister is not enslaved; God has called you to live in peace.
16 For how do you know, wife, whether you will save your husband? Or how do you know, husband, whether you will save your wife?

1Cor.7.16 - Details

Original Text

τι γαρ οιδας,γυναι,ει τον ανδρα σωσεις;η τι οιδας,ανερ,ει την γυναικα σωσεις;

Morphology

  • τι: PRON,int,nom,sg,n
  • γαρ: PART
  • οιδας: VERB,perf,act,ind,2,sg
  • γυναι: NOUN,voc,sg,f
  • ει: VERB,pres,act,ind,2,sg
  • τον: ART,acc,sg,m
  • ανδρα: NOUN,acc,sg,m
  • σωσεις: VERB,fut,act,ind,2,sg
  • η: ART,nom,sg,f
  • τι: PRON,int,nom,sg,n
  • οιδας: VERB,perf,act,ind,2,sg
  • ανερ: NOUN,nom,sg,m
  • ει: VERB,pres,act,ind,2,sg
  • την: ART,acc,sg,f
  • γυναικα: NOUN,acc,sg,f
  • σωσεις: VERB,fut,act,ind,2,sg

Parallels

  • 1 Corinthians 7:12-14 (structural): Immediate context: Paul addresses believers married to unbelievers and the possible spiritual benefit (household sanctification), framing the same concern about whether a believing spouse can 'save' the unbelieving partner.
  • 1 Corinthians 7:15 (structural): Close contextual parallel dealing with the practical outcome when an unbelieving spouse departs — relates to the question of the believer's responsibility and the prospects for the unbeliever's salvation.
  • 1 Peter 3:1-2 (thematic): Advises that wives may lead unbelieving husbands to faith by their conduct—directly parallels the idea that a believing spouse can influence and potentially 'save' the other.
  • Colossians 3:18-19 (thematic): Part of the New Testament household code regarding wives and husbands; thematically parallels Paul's pastoral guidance about marital roles and the spiritual implications of marital conduct.

Alternative generated candidates

  • For how do you know, wife, whether you will save your husband? Or how do you know, husband, whether you will save your wife?
  • For how do you know, wife, whether you will save your husband? Or how do you know, husband, whether you will save your wife?
17 Only let each person lead the life that the Lord has assigned to him, and to which God has called him. This is my rule in all the churches.

1Cor.7.17 - Details

Original Text

Ει μη εκαστω ως εμερισεν ο κυριος,εκαστον ως κεκληκεν ο θεος,ουτως περιπατειτω·και ουτως εν ταις εκκλησιαις πασαις διατασσομαι.

Morphology

  • Ει: PART
  • μη: PART
  • εκαστω: ADJ,dat,sg,m
  • ως: ADV
  • εμερισεν: VERB,aor,act,ind,3,sg
  • ο: ART,nom,sg,m
  • κυριος: NOUN,nom,sg,m
  • εκαστον: ADJ,nom,sg,n
  • ως: ADV
  • κεκληκεν: VERB,perf,act,ind,3,sg
  • ο: ART,nom,sg,m
  • θεος: NOUN,nom,sg,m
  • ουτως: ADV
  • περιπατειτω·και: VERB,pres,act,imp,3,sg
  • ουτως: ADV
  • εν: PREP
  • ταις: ART,dat,pl,f
  • εκκλησιαις: NOUN,dat,pl,f
  • πασαις: ADJ,dat,pl,f
  • διατασσομαι: VERB,pres,mid/psv,ind,1,sg

Parallels

  • 1 Cor. 7:20 (verbal): Uses the same idea and near-verbatim language: each person should remain in the calling in which he was called — a direct restatement/expansion of 7:17’s instruction.
  • 1 Cor. 7:24 (structural): Another immediate recapitulation in the same paragraph: Paul again tells believers to remain in the condition in which they were called, framing the principle as a rule for the churches.
  • Eph. 4:1 (thematic): Paulic exhortation to 'walk worthy of the calling' shows the same ethical logic: one’s conduct should correspond to the divine calling one has received.
  • Col. 1:10 (thematic): Calls for believers to 'walk worthy' and live so as to please the Lord, paralleling 7:17’s linking of one’s walk (conduct) to God’s calling or assignment.
  • 1 Thess. 4:1 (thematic): An apostolic appeal to 'walk' so as to please God; echoes the ethical imperative in 7:17 that believers should conduct their lives according to how God has called/assigned them.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Only, as the Lord has assigned to each, as God has called each, so let him walk. I give this direction in all the churches.
  • Only let each person lead the life that the Lord has assigned to him, and to which God has called him. This is my rule in all the churches.
18 Was anyone at the time of his calling already circumcised? Let him not seek to remove the marks of circumcision. Was anyone called while uncircumcised? Let him not seek circumcision.

1Cor.7.18 - Details

Original Text

περιτετμημενος τις εκληθη;μη επισπασθω·εν ακροβυστια κεκληται τις;μη περιτεμνεσθω.

Morphology

  • περιτετμημενος: ADJ,nom,sg,m
  • τις: PRON,nom,sg,?
  • εκληθη: VERB,aor,pass,ind,3,sg
  • μη: PART
  • επισπασθω·εν: PREP
  • ακροβυστια: NOUN,nom,sg,f
  • κεκληται: VERB,perf,mid/pass,ind,3,sg
  • τις;μη: PRON,nom,sg,m
  • περιτεμνεσθω: VERB,pres,mid/pass,imp,3,sg

Parallels

  • Gal.5:2-3 (verbal): Paul addresses circumcision and its implications for a believer’s standing—like 1 Cor 7:18, it treats whether one should submit to circumcision after being called.
  • Gal.6:15 (thematic): Emphasizes that circumcision/uncircumcision are ultimately insignificant compared with being a new creation, echoing 1 Cor 7:18’s de‑emphasis of changing physical status upon calling.
  • Rom.2:25-29 (thematic): Distinguishes outward circumcision from true, inward circumcision of the heart; provides theological background for Paul’s instruction not to change circumcision status in 1 Cor 7:18.
  • Phil.3:2-3 (verbal): Paul rejects confidence in physical circumcision and redefines true identity in Christ—parallel in tone and purpose to 1 Cor 7:18’s instruction regarding circumcision and calling.
  • Acts 15:1-11 (structural): The Jerusalem Council’s debate over requiring circumcision of Gentile converts supplies the wider church context for Paul’s practical guidance about circumcision in 1 Cor 7:18.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Was anyone called while circumcised? Let him not seek to be uncircumcised. Was anyone called while uncircumcised? Let him not be circumcised.
  • Was anyone called while circumcised? Let him not become uncircumcised. Was anyone called while uncircumcised? Let him not be circumcised.
19 For neither circumcision nor uncircumcision counts for anything; but keeping the commandments of God.

1Cor.7.19 - Details

Original Text

η περιτομη ουδεν εστιν,και η ακροβυστια ουδεν εστιν,αλλα τηρησις εντολων θεου.

Morphology

  • η: ART,nom,sg,f
  • περιτομη: NOUN,nom,sg,f
  • ουδεν: PRON,acc,sg,n
  • εστιν: VERB,pres,act,ind,3,sg
  • και: CONJ
  • η: ART,nom,sg,f
  • ακροβυστια: NOUN,nom,sg,f
  • ουδεν: PRON,acc,sg,n
  • εστιν: VERB,pres,act,ind,3,sg
  • αλλα: CONJ
  • τηρησις: NOUN,nom,sg,f
  • εντολων: NOUN,gen,pl,f
  • θεου: NOUN,gen,sg,m

Parallels

  • Galatians 5:6 (verbal): Paul similarly says 'neither circumcision nor uncircumcision is anything' and redirects value to faith active in love rather than ritual observance, echoing 1 Cor 7:19's devaluation of the physical sign.
  • Galatians 6:15 (thematic): Affirms that circumcision/uncircumcision are of no account and instead emphasizes being a 'new creation,' paralleling 1 Cor 7:19's move from external rite to transformed status before God.
  • Romans 2:28-29 (thematic): Contrasts external circumcision with inward, spiritual 'circumcision of the heart,' reflecting the same shift from physical ritual to obedience/true covenant identity found in 1 Cor 7:19.
  • Colossians 2:11-12 (allusion): Speaks of a 'spiritual circumcision' in Christ (linked to baptism) that supersedes the fleshly sign, an interpretive redefinition parallel to 1 Cor 7:19's denial of the ritual's ultimate value.
  • Philippians 3:3 (thematic): Claims the true 'circumcision' are those worshiping by the Spirit and putting no confidence in the flesh, resonating with 1 Cor 7:19's emphasis on obedience/faith rather than physical circumcision.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Circumcision is nothing and uncircumcision is nothing; but keeping the commandments of God is what matters.
  • For neither is circumcision anything, nor uncircumcision, but keeping the commandments of God.
20 Each one should remain in the condition in which he was called.

1Cor.7.20 - Details

Original Text

εκαστος εν τη κλησει η εκληθη εν ταυτη μενετω.

Morphology

  • εκαστος: ADJ,nom,sg,m
  • εν: PREP
  • τη: ART,dat,sg,f
  • κλησει: NOUN,dat,sg,f
  • η: ART,nom,sg,f
  • εκληθη: VERB,aor,pass,ind,3,sg
  • εν: PREP
  • ταυτη: PRO,dat,sg,f
  • μενετω: VERB,pres,act,imp,3,sg

Parallels

  • 1 Corinthians 7:24 (verbal): Repeats the same injunction in nearly identical language—'remain in the calling in which you were called'—reinforcing the instruction to stay in one’s present situation.
  • 1 Corinthians 7:17 (structural): Part of the same pericope: Paul frames his guidance around each person's calling, urging believers to live according to the calling they received rather than seeking change.
  • Ephesians 4:1 (thematic): Calls believers to 'walk worthily of the calling' (τῆς κλήσεως), connecting the idea of ethical steadiness and comportment to the reality of one’s calling.
  • Romans 11:29 (thematic): Describes God's gifts and calling as irrevocable ('τὰ χάρισματα καὶ ἡ κλῆσις τοῦ θεοῦ... ἀμετάθετος'), offering a theological angle on the permanence and significance of divine calling behind Paul’s practical admonition.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Let each remain in the condition in which he was called.
  • Each person should remain in the condition in which he was called.
21 Were you called while a slave? Do not be concerned about it. But if you are able to gain your freedom, rather do so.

1Cor.7.21 - Details

Original Text

Δουλος εκληθης;μη σοι μελετω·αλλ᾽ει και δυνασαι ελευθερος γενεσθαι,μαλλον χρησαι.

Morphology

  • Δουλος: NOUN,nom,sg,m
  • εκληθης: VERB,aor,pass,ind,2,sg
  • μη: PART
  • σοι: PRON,dat,sg,2
  • μελετω·αλλ᾽ει: VERB,pres,act,subj,1,sg
  • και: CONJ
  • δυνασαι: VERB,pres,mid,ind,2,sg
  • ελευθερος: ADJ,nom,sg,m
  • γενεσθαι: VERB,aor,mid,inf
  • μαλλον: ADV
  • χρησαι: VERB,pres,mid,inf

Parallels

  • 1 Corinthians 7:22-23 (structural): Immediate context: Paul explains that one called as a slave is the Lord’s freedman and urges believers to remain as they were called, reinforcing the same practical counsel about status and calling.
  • Philemon 15-16 (thematic): Paul’s appeal regarding Onesimus treats a slave’s changed relationship after conversion (no longer merely a slave but a beloved brother), echoing concerns about slavery, freedom, and new identity in Christ.
  • Romans 6:16-18 (verbal): Uses the language of slavery and freedom (slaves to sin vs. freed to righteousness); parallels Paul’s interest in the believer’s ultimate status and where their allegiance leads, not merely social condition.
  • Galatians 3:28 (thematic): Affirms that social distinctions (Jew/Greek, slave/free) are transcended in Christ, resonating with Paul’s counsel not to be overly anxious about earthly status.
  • Colossians 3:22–4:1 (thematic): Household code addressing slaves and masters: practical instructions for slaves’ conduct and masters’ responsibility, providing another Pauline treatment of slavery and Christian behavior within social roles.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Were you called while a slave? Do not be concerned about it; but if you can gain your freedom, make use of the opportunity.
  • Were you called while a slave? Do not be concerned about it; but if you can gain your freedom, use it rather.
22 For the one who was called in the Lord as a slave is the Lord’s freed person; likewise, the one who was called while free is Christ’s slave.

1Cor.7.22 - Details

Original Text

ο γαρ εν κυριω κληθεις δουλος απελευθερος κυριου εστιν·ομοιως ο ελευθερος κληθεις δουλος εστιν Χριστου.

Morphology

  • ο: ART,nom,sg,m
  • γαρ: PART
  • εν: PREP
  • κυριω: NOUN,dat,sg,m
  • κληθεις: VERB,aor,pass,ptc,nom,m,sg
  • δουλος: NOUN,nom,sg,m
  • απελευθερος: ADJ,nom,sg,m
  • κυριου: NOUN,gen,sg,m
  • εστιν·ομοιως: VERB,pres,act,ind,3,sg+ADV
  • ο: ART,nom,sg,m
  • ελευθερος: ADJ,nom,sg,m
  • κληθεις: VERB,aor,pass,ptc,nom,m,sg
  • δουλος: NOUN,nom,sg,m
  • εστιν: VERB,pres,act,ind,3,sg
  • Χριστου: NOUN,gen,sg,m

Parallels

  • 1 Corinthians 7:21 (structural): Immediate context: Paul addresses those 'called' in their social condition (slave or free) and urges not to be troubled; uses same language of being 'called' and the issue of slavery.
  • 1 Corinthians 7:23 (verbal): Close verbal and thematic link: 'you were bought with a price' and the warning not to become slaves of men connects Christian freedom and new allegiance to Christ.
  • Galatians 3:28 (thematic): Declares that social distinctions ('slave or free') are overcome in Christ—echoes 1 Cor 7:22's redefinition of status in the Lord.
  • 1 Corinthians 12:13 (thematic): Speaks of baptismal unity 'Jews or Greeks, slaves or free'—similar theological point that belonging to Christ transcends social categories.
  • Philemon 15-16 (allusion): Paul's appeal regarding Onesimus transforms a slave relationship into brotherhood in the Lord—concrete example of the change of status Paul describes in 1 Cor 7:22.

Alternative generated candidates

  • For the one called in the Lord as a slave is the Lord's freedman; likewise the one called while free is Christ's slave.
  • For the one who was called while a slave is the Lord’s freed person; likewise the one called while free is Christ’s slave.
23 You were bought with a price; do not become slaves of men.

1Cor.7.23 - Details

Original Text

τιμης ηγορασθητε·μη γινεσθε δουλοι ανθρωπων.

Morphology

  • τιμης: NOUN,gen,sg,f
  • ηγορασθητε·μη: VERB,aor,pass,ind,2,pl
  • γινεσθε: VERB,pres,mid/pass,imp,2,pl
  • δουλοι: NOUN,nom,pl,m
  • ανθρωπων: NOUN,gen,pl,m

Parallels

  • 1 Corinthians 6:20 (verbal): Uses the same language — "you were bought with a price" (τιμῆς ἠγοράσθητε) — linking bodily/ethical freedom to being purchased by Christ.
  • 1 Corinthians 7:21-22 (structural): Immediate context in the same chapter treats slavery and status (whether free or slave) and urges living in the condition one was called, connecting to the admonition not to become slaves of men.
  • Galatians 5:1 (thematic): Paul contrasts Christian freedom with slavery — "For freedom Christ has set us free; stand firm and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery" — echoing the call not to become enslaved to human authority.
  • Romans 6:16 (allusion): Uses slavery imagery to make a moral point — "you are slaves of the one whom you obey" — resonating with the warning against becoming slaves of people after having been 'bought.'

Alternative generated candidates

  • You were bought with a price; do not become slaves of men.
  • You were bought with a price; do not become slaves of men.
24 Brothers, let each person, in whatever condition he was called, remain with God.

1Cor.7.24 - Details

Original Text

εκαστος εν ω εκληθη,αδελφοι,εν τουτω μενετω παρα θεω.

Morphology

  • εκαστος: ADJ,nom,sg,m
  • εν: PREP
  • ω: PRON,dat,sg,m
  • εκληθη: VERB,aor,pass,ind,3,sg
  • αδελφοι: NOUN,nom,pl,m
  • εν: PREP
  • τουτω: DEM,dat,sg,m
  • μενετω: VERB,pres,act,imp,3,sg
  • παρα: PREP
  • θεω: NOUN,dat,sg,m

Parallels

  • 1 Corinthians 7:20 (verbal): Nearly identical wording elsewhere in the same chapter: 'Each one should remain in the condition in which he was called.' (same exhortation repeated).
  • 1 Corinthians 7:17 (structural): Paul's broader principle about remaining in the calling in which one was called (walk in the calling you received), framing the ethical posture behind verse 24.
  • 1 Corinthians 7:21–22 (thematic): Applied discussion of the same principle to slaves and free persons — God’s calling and present social status do not negate Christian identity ('called in the Lord').
  • Ephesians 4:1 (thematic): Paulic exhortation to 'walk worthy of the calling' — similar concern with how one lives in light of the divine calling rather than changing social status.
  • Philemon 15–16 (allusion): Onesimus’s change of status (slave to brother) illustrates the New Testament theme that Christian calling reshapes relationships and must be lived out within existing social conditions.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Brothers, each one, in whatever condition he was called, let him remain with God.
  • Brothers, each in whatever condition he was called, there let him remain with God.
25 Now concerning the betrothed: I have no command from the Lord, but I give my judgment as one who by the Lord’s mercy is trustworthy.

1Cor.7.25 - Details

Original Text

Περι δε των παρθενων επιταγην κυριου ουκ εχω,γνωμην δε διδωμι ως ηλεημενος υπο κυριου πιστος ειναι.

Morphology

  • Περι: PREP
  • δε: CONJ
  • των: ART,gen,pl,m
  • παρθενων: NOUN,gen,pl,f
  • επιταγην: NOUN,acc,sg,f
  • κυριου: NOUN,gen,sg,m
  • ουκ: PART,neg
  • εχω: VERB,pres,act,ind,1,sg
  • γνωμην: NOUN,acc,sg,f
  • δε: CONJ
  • διδωμι: VERB,pres,act,subj,1,sg
  • ως: ADV
  • ηλεημενος: PART,perf,pass,nom,sg,m
  • υπο: PREP
  • κυριου: NOUN,gen,sg,m
  • πιστος: ADJ,nom,sg,m
  • ειναι: VERB,pres,act,inf

Parallels

  • 1 Corinthians 7:6 (verbal): Paul makes the same distinction elsewhere between his own counsel and a direct command from the Lord (“But I speak this by permission, not of commandment”), mirroring 7:25’s claim of lacking a Lord’s injunction and offering personal judgment.
  • 1 Corinthians 7:12 (verbal): Instructing other cases Paul again contrasts his apostolic advice with the Lord’s commands (“To the rest I say, not the Lord”), the same formulaic boundary between divine command and Pauline counsel found in 7:25.
  • 1 Corinthians 7:10 (structural): Verse 10 provides a counterpoint where Paul reports a true Lord’s charge to the married (“not I, but the Lord”), highlighting the structural contrast in 7:25 between matters governed by the Lord’s command and matters on which Paul offers personal judgment.
  • 1 Corinthians 7:40 (thematic): Paul again characterizes his advice as a judgment shaped by divine assistance (“after my judgment... I think also that I have the Spirit of God”), resonating with 7:25’s appeal to being one who has received the Lord’s mercy and therefore offers faithful counsel.
  • Matthew 19:11-12 (thematic): Jesus’ teaching about eunuchs and voluntary celibacy (those who have made themselves eunuchs for the kingdom) connects thematically to Paul’s discussion of virgins and singleness: both address voluntary sexual abstinence and its place in the life of the community, though Paul here frames his statements as personal guidance rather than a direct Lord’s command.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Now concerning virgins I have no command of the Lord; yet I give my opinion, as one who by the Lord's mercy is trustworthy.
  • Now concerning virgins: I have no command from the Lord, but I give my judgment, as one who by the Lord’s mercy is trustworthy.
26 I think, then, that this is good because of the present distress—that it is good for a person to remain as he is.

1Cor.7.26 - Details

Original Text

νομιζω ουν τουτο καλον υπαρχειν δια την ενεστωσαν αναγκην,οτι καλον ανθρωπω το ουτως ειναι.

Morphology

  • νομιζω: VERB,pres,act,ind,1,sg
  • ουν: CONJ
  • τουτο: PRON,nom,sg,n
  • καλον: ADJ,nom/acc,sg,neut
  • υπαρχειν: VERB,pres,act,inf
  • δια: PREP
  • την: ART,acc,sg,f
  • ενεστωσαν: VERB,pres,act,ptc,acc,sg,f
  • αναγκην: NOUN,acc,sg,f
  • οτι: CONJ
  • καλον: ADJ,nom/acc,sg,neut
  • ανθρωπω: NOUN,dat,sg,m
  • το: ART,acc,sg,n
  • ουτως: ADV
  • ειναι: VERB,pres,act,inf

Parallels

  • 1 Cor.7.25-28 (verbal): Immediate context: Paul frames his advice as a judgment given because of the 'present distress' and again counsels that it is good for a person to remain as they are (singleness). Shares wording and rationale.
  • 1 Cor.7.29-31 (structural): Develops the same rationale—urgency of the present time ('the appointed time has grown short')—which undergirds Paul's recommendation toward singleness and undistracted life.
  • 1 Cor.7.8-9 (thematic): Earlier counsel that it is good for the unmarried and widows to remain single, though marriage is permitted to avoid sexual immorality—same pastoral concern and positive valuation of singleness.
  • Matt.19.10-12 (thematic): Jesus' teaching about those who renounce marriage for the sake of the kingdom (eunuchs), endorsing singleness for religious reasons; parallels Paul's view that singleness can be a good state for spiritual purposes.
  • Rom.13.11-12 (allusion): Paulic eschatological urgency—'it is high time... the night is far gone'—parallels the 'present distress' motive in 1 Cor 7:26 as a reason for advising single, focused living.

Alternative generated candidates

  • I think, then, that for the present distress it is good for a man to remain as he is.
  • I think, then, that because of the present distress it is good for a person to remain as he is.
27 Are you bound to a wife? Do not seek to be free. Are you free from a wife? Do not seek a wife.

1Cor.7.27 - Details

Original Text

δεδεσαι γυναικι;μη ζητει λυσιν·λελυσαι απο γυναικος;μη ζητει γυναικα·

Morphology

  • δεδεσαι: VERB,perf,mid/pass,ind,2,sg
  • γυναικι: NOUN,dat,sg,f
  • μη: PART
  • ζητει: VERB,pres,act,ind,3,sg
  • λυσιν·λελυσαι: NOUN,acc,sg,f+VERB,perf,mid/pass,ind,2,sg
  • απο: PREP
  • γυναικος: NOUN,gen,sg,f
  • μη: PART
  • ζητει: VERB,pres,act,ind,3,sg
  • γυναικα·: NOUN,acc,sg,f

Parallels

  • 1 Corinthians 7:28 (verbal): Immediate continuation of the same argument—Paul balances the admonition not to seek a release with the concession that marrying after separation is not sinful; verbal and contextual parallel.
  • 1 Corinthians 7:20-24 (structural): Broader teaching in the same chapter that believers should remain in the condition in which they were called (including marital status); shares the same structural principle of 'remain as you are.'
  • 1 Corinthians 7:10-11 (quotation): Paul cites the Lord's command concerning married couples not to separate, which undergirds his prohibition here against seeking a dissolution of marriage.
  • Matthew 19:3-12 (thematic): Jesus' teaching on marriage and divorce (including the hardness of heart exception) addresses the permanence of marriage and limits on seeking divorce, thematically parallel to Paul's instruction.
  • Ephesians 5:22-33 (thematic): Paul's later instruction on the marital relationship emphasizes unity and mutual obligations in marriage, echoing the underlying value of remaining married rather than seeking separation.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Are you bound to a wife? Do not seek to be loosed. Are you loosed from a wife? Do not seek a wife.
  • Are you bound to a wife? Do not seek to be free. Are you free from a wife? Do not seek a wife.
28 But if you marry, you have not sinned; and if a virgin marries, she has not sinned. Yet such will have trouble in the flesh, and I spare you.

1Cor.7.28 - Details

Original Text

εαν δε και γαμησης,ουχ ημαρτες.και εαν γημη η παρθενος,ουχ ημαρτεν.θλιψιν δε τη σαρκι εξουσιν οι τοιουτοι,εγω δε υμων φειδομαι.

Morphology

  • εαν: CONJ
  • δε: CONJ
  • και: CONJ
  • γαμησης: VERB,pres,act,subj,2,sg
  • ουχ: PART,neg
  • ημαρτες: VERB,aor,act,ind,2,sg
  • και: CONJ
  • εαν: CONJ
  • γημη: VERB,aor,mid,subj,3,sg
  • η: ART,nom,sg,f
  • παρθενος: NOUN,nom,sg,f
  • ουχ: PART,neg
  • ημαρτεν: VERB,aor,act,ind,3,sg
  • θλιψιν: NOUN,acc,sg,f
  • δε: CONJ
  • τη: ART,dat,sg,f
  • σαρκι: NOUN,dat,sg,f
  • εξουσιν: VERB,fut,act,ind,3,pl
  • οι: ART,nom,pl,m
  • τοιουτοι: ADJ,nom,pl,m
  • εγω: PRON,nom,sg,1
  • δε: CONJ
  • υμων: PRON,gen,pl,2
  • φειδομαι: VERB,pres,mid,ind,1,sg

Parallels

  • 1 Corinthians 7:27 (verbal): Immediate parallel in the same discussion: repeats the formula about marrying 'you have not sinned,' linking the permissive ruling for those already bound.
  • 1 Corinthians 7:36-38 (verbal): Same subject (betrothed/virgin and marriage) and similar language about whether marrying is a sin, offering a closely related ruling and rationale.
  • 1 Corinthians 7:32-35 (thematic): Develops the contrast Paul makes between married and unmarried life: marriage brings worldly anxieties and divided interests, explaining the 'trouble in the flesh' mentioned in v.28.
  • 1 Corinthians 7:25-26 (thematic): Frames Paul's counsel about virgins and marriage in view of the 'present distress'—provides the situational reason for his spare/precautionary advice in v.28.
  • Matthew 19:10-12 (thematic): Jesus' teaching on celibacy/eunuchs for the kingdom echoes the New Testament theme that singleness can be preferable for undivided service, which underlies Paul's advice about marriage and its burdens.

Alternative generated candidates

  • But if you marry, you have not sinned; and if a virgin marries, she has not sinned. Yet such will have worldly troubles; and I would spare you.
  • But if you marry, you have not sinned; and if a virgin marries, she has not sinned. Yet such will have trouble in the flesh, and I spare you.
29 But this I say, brothers: the appointed time has grown short. From now on, let those who have wives live as though they had none,

1Cor.7.29 - Details

Original Text

τουτο δε φημι,αδελφοι,ο καιρος συνεσταλμενος εστιν·το λοιπον ινα και οι εχοντες γυναικας ως μη εχοντες ωσιν,

Morphology

  • τουτο: PRON,nom,sg,n
  • δε: CONJ
  • φημι: VERB,pres,act,ind,1,sg
  • αδελφοι: NOUN,nom,pl,m
  • ο: ART,nom,sg,m
  • καιρος: NOUN,nom,sg,m
  • συνεσταλμενος: ADJ,nom,sg,m
  • εστιν·το: VERB,pres,act,ind,3,sg
  • λοιπον: ADJ,acc,sg,n
  • ινα: CONJ
  • και: CONJ
  • οι: ART,nom,pl,m
  • εχοντες: VERB,pres,act,part,nom,pl,m
  • γυναικας: NOUN,acc,pl,f
  • ως: ADV
  • μη: PART
  • εχοντες: VERB,pres,act,part,nom,pl,m
  • ωσιν: VERB,pres,act,subj,3,pl

Parallels

  • 1 Corinthians 7:26 (structural): Immediate context in the same chapter discussing the 'present distress' and Paul's counsel about marriage—sets up v.29's assertion that the time is short.
  • Romans 13:11-12 (verbal): Speaks of the nearness of the hour and urgent moral conduct ('it is time to wake from sleep'), using language of imminent time similar to 'the time is short.'
  • 1 Peter 4:7 (verbal): Declares that 'the end of all things is at hand' and calls for sober conduct—parallels the sense of urgency and eschatological imminence in 1 Cor 7:29.
  • 1 Thessalonians 5:2-6 (thematic): Emphasizes the unexpected coming of the Lord and urges vigilance and sober living—echoes the ethical implications of 'the time is short' for everyday conduct.
  • James 4:14-15 (thematic): Highlights life's brevity ('you are a mist') and the need to submit plans to the Lord's will, resonating with Paul's counsel to live as if circumstances (like marriage) were temporary because of limited time.

Alternative generated candidates

  • But this I say, brothers: the appointed time has been shortened; from now on those who have wives should be as though they had none,
  • But this I say, brothers: the time is short. From now on those who have wives should live as though they had none;
30 and those who mourn as though they were not mourning, and those who rejoice as though they were not rejoicing, and those who buy as though they had no possessions,

1Cor.7.30 - Details

Original Text

και οι κλαιοντες ως μη κλαιοντες,και οι χαιροντες ως μη χαιροντες,και οι αγοραζοντες ως μη κατεχοντες,

Morphology

  • και: CONJ
  • οι: ART,nom,pl,m
  • κλαιοντες: VERB,pres,act,part,nom,pl,m
  • ως: ADV
  • μη: PART
  • κλαιοντες: VERB,pres,act,part,nom,pl,m
  • και: CONJ
  • οι: ART,nom,pl,m
  • χαιροντες: VERB,pres,act,part,nom,m,pl
  • ως: ADV
  • μη: PART
  • χαιροντες: VERB,pres,act,part,nom,m,pl
  • και: CONJ
  • οι: ART,nom,pl,m
  • αγοραζοντες: PART,pres,act,nom,pl,m
  • ως: ADV
  • μη: PART
  • κατεχοντες: PART,pres,act,nom,pl,m

Parallels

  • 1 Cor. 7:29-31 (structural): Immediate literary context: vv.29–31 form the same exhortation to live as though not attached to worldly conditions (incl. v.31's 'the present form of this world is passing away').
  • Philippians 3:7-8 (thematic): Paulic theme of renouncing or counting worldly gains/attachments as loss for Christ—reflects same ethic of detachment from earthly joys/possessions.
  • Matthew 6:19-21 (thematic): Jesus' warning not to store up earthly treasures and to set one’s heart on heavenly goods parallels the instruction to live as though not bound to possessions.
  • 1 John 2:15-17 (allusion): Warning against loving the world because 'the world is passing away' echoes 1 Cor.7's perspective that worldly griefs/joys and possessions are transient.
  • James 4:13-15 (thematic): Admonition against presumptive planning for tomorrow and reminder of life's brevity complements Paul’s call to live as if not claiming permanence in worldly affairs.

Alternative generated candidates

  • and those who weep as though they did not weep, and those who rejoice as though they did not rejoice, and those who buy as though they possessed nothing,
  • and those who weep as though not mourning; and those who rejoice as though not rejoicing; and those who buy as though not possessing;
31 and those who deal with the world as though they had no dealings with it. For the present form of this world is passing away.

1Cor.7.31 - Details

Original Text

και οι χρωμενοι τον κοσμον ως μη καταχρωμενοι·παραγει γαρ το σχημα του κοσμου τουτου.

Morphology

  • και: CONJ
  • οι: ART,nom,pl,m
  • χρωμενοι: VERB,pres,mid/pass,part,nom,pl,m
  • τον: ART,acc,sg,m
  • κοσμον: NOUN,acc,sg,m
  • ως: ADV
  • μη: PART
  • καταχρωμενοι·παραγει: VERB,pres,mid/pass,part,nom,pl,m; VERB,pres,act,ind,3,sg
  • γαρ: PART
  • το: ART,acc,sg,n
  • σχημα: NOUN,nom,sg,n
  • του: ART,gen,sg,n
  • κοσμου: NOUN,gen,sg,m
  • τουτου: DEM,gen,sg,m

Parallels

  • 1 John 2:15-17 (verbal): Explicitly speaks of not loving the world because 'the world is passing away'—language and theological point about the transience of the present order echoes 1 Cor 7:31.
  • Matthew 24:35 (allusion): Jesus' declaration that 'heaven and earth will pass away' parallels Paul's assertion that the 'form of this world' is passing, situating both statements in eschatological expectation.
  • Colossians 3:2-3 (thematic): Paulic exhortation to set minds on heavenly things rather than earthly ones complements 1 Cor 7:31's call to use the world without being absorbed by it.
  • 2 Corinthians 4:18 (thematic): Contrast between transient, seen things and eternal, unseen realities resonates with the claim that the present world's form is passing away and should not dominate believers.

Alternative generated candidates

  • and those who use the world as though they did not use it to the full; for the form of this world is passing away.
  • and those who deal with the world as though they had no dealings with it; for the form of this world is passing away.
32 I want you to be free from anxieties. The unmarried man is anxious about the things of the Lord, how to please the Lord;

1Cor.7.32 - Details

Original Text

Θελω δε υμας αμεριμνους ειναι.ο αγαμος μεριμνα τα του κυριου,πως αρεση τω κυριω·

Morphology

  • Θελω: VERB,pres,act,ind,1,sg
  • δε: CONJ
  • υμας: PRON,acc,pl,2
  • αμεριμνους: ADJ,acc,pl,m
  • ειναι: VERB,pres,act,inf
  • ο: ART,nom,sg,m
  • αγαμος: ADJ,nom,sg,m
  • μεριμνα: NOUN,dat,sg,f
  • τα: ART,acc,pl,n
  • του: ART,gen,sg,n
  • κυριου: NOUN,gen,sg,m
  • πως: ADV
  • αρεση: VERB,pres,act,subj,3,sg
  • τω: ART,dat,sg,m
  • κυριω·: NOUN,dat,sg,m

Parallels

  • 1 Cor 7:33-34 (structural): Immediate parallel in the same paragraph contrasting the unmarried (concerned about pleasing the Lord) with the married (concerned about worldly affairs); develops the same argument about anxieties and devotion.
  • Matt 6:25-34 (thematic): Jesus' teaching not to be anxious about worldly needs and to seek God's kingdom first—shared concern with freedom from anxious care to pursue God's priorities.
  • Phil 4:6 (verbal): Paulic injunction 'do not be anxious' (μη μεριμνάτε/μὴ μεριμνάτε) echoes the language and ethical stance against anxiety found in 1 Cor 7:32.
  • Luke 10:38-42 (thematic): Contrast between Martha's distracted service and Mary's attentive presence to Jesus illustrates the value of undivided devotion to the Lord rather than anxious preoccupation.
  • Col 3:23 (thematic): Instruction to work heartily 'as for the Lord' parallels the concern in 1 Cor 7:32 that one's actions and priorities be ordered toward pleasing the Lord.

Alternative generated candidates

  • I want you to be free from anxieties. The unmarried man cares for the things of the Lord—how he may please the Lord—
  • I want you to be free from anxieties. The unmarried man is anxious about the things of the Lord—how to please the Lord;
33 but the married man is anxious about worldly things, how to please his wife,

1Cor.7.33 - Details

Original Text

ο δε γαμησας μεριμνα τα του κοσμου,πως αρεση τη γυναικι,

Morphology

  • ο: ART,nom,sg,m
  • δε: CONJ
  • γαμησας: VERB,aor,act,part,nom,sg,m
  • μεριμνα: VERB,pres,act,ind,3,sg
  • τα: ART,acc,pl,n
  • του: ART,gen,sg,n
  • κοσμου: NOUN,gen,sg,m
  • πως: ADV
  • αρεση: VERB,pres,act,subj,3,sg
  • τη: ART,dat,sg,f
  • γυναικι: NOUN,dat,sg,f

Parallels

  • 1 Corinthians 7:32 (verbal): Immediate contrast in the same teaching: the unmarried man is ‘anxious about the things of the Lord,’ paralleling the married man’s anxiety about worldly affairs (verbal and structural antithesis).
  • 1 Corinthians 7:34 (verbal): Parallel statement about women: the married woman is concerned about worldly matters and how to please her husband, while the unmarried/virgin is concerned about the Lord—mirror language and contrast to v.33.
  • Ephesians 5:28-29 (thematic): Paulic teaching that husbands should love, nourish and cherish their wives—connects to the married man’s concern to please and care for his wife.
  • 1 Peter 3:7 (thematic): Instruction that husbands live with understanding and honor their wives; emphasizes considerate treatment of wives analogous to ‘how he may please his wife.’
  • Colossians 3:19 (thematic): Directive for husbands not to be harsh with their wives, presupposing a husband’s responsibility toward the wife’s well‑being—related to the concern expressed in 1 Cor 7:33.

Alternative generated candidates

  • but the married man cares for the things of the world—how he may please his wife—
  • but the married man is anxious about worldly things—how to please his wife— and he is divided.
34 and his interests are divided. The unmarried woman and the virgin are anxious about the things of the Lord, that they may be holy both in body and in spirit; but the married woman is anxious about worldly things, how to please her husband.

1Cor.7.34 - Details

Original Text

και μεμερισται.και η γυνη η αγαμος και η παρθενος μεριμνα τα του κυριου,ινα η αγια και τω σωματι και τω πνευματι·η δε γαμησασα μεριμνα τα του κοσμου,πως αρεση τω ανδρι.

Morphology

  • και: CONJ
  • μεμερισται: VERB,perf,mid/pass,ind,3,sg
  • και: CONJ
  • η: ART,nom,sg,f
  • γυνη: NOUN,nom,sg,f
  • η: ART,nom,sg,f
  • αγαμος: ADJ,nom,sg,f
  • και: CONJ
  • η: ART,nom,sg,f
  • παρθενος: NOUN,nom,sg,f
  • μεριμνα: VERB,pres,act,ind,3,sg
  • τα: ART,acc,pl,n
  • του: ART,gen,sg,n
  • κυριου: NOUN,gen,sg,m
  • ινα: CONJ
  • η: ART,nom,sg,f
  • αγια: ADJ,nom,sg,f
  • και: CONJ
  • τω: ART,dat,sg,m
  • σωματι: NOUN,dat,sg,n
  • και: CONJ
  • τω: ART,dat,sg,m
  • πνευματι·η: NOUN,dat,sg,n+ART,nom,sg,f
  • δε: CONJ
  • γαμησασα: PART,aor,act,nom,sg,f
  • μεριμνα: VERB,pres,act,ind,3,sg
  • τα: ART,acc,pl,n
  • του: ART,gen,sg,n
  • κοσμου: NOUN,gen,sg,m
  • πως: ADV
  • αρεση: VERB,pres,act,subj,3,sg
  • τω: ART,dat,sg,m
  • ανδρι: NOUN,dat,sg,m

Parallels

  • 1 Corinthians 7:32 (structural): Parallel unit contrasting the unmarried man’s single-minded concern for the Lord with the married person’s divided interests; mirrors the structure/themes of v.34.
  • 1 Corinthians 7:33 (verbal): Close verbal and conceptual parallel describing the unmarried man caring for the things of the Lord, echoing the language of devotion vs. worldly concern in v.34.
  • 1 Thessalonians 5:23 (verbal): Paulic language of sanctification/preservation of spirit and body; resonates with v.34’s phrasing about being 'holy in body and spirit.'
  • Ephesians 5:22-24 (thematic): Discussion of the wife’s relationship to her husband and her comportment in marriage; thematically parallels v.34’s contrast between marital duties and concerns for the world.
  • 1 Peter 3:1-2 (thematic): Advises wives that their behavior and disposition can influence husbands; parallels v.34’s observation that married women are occupied with pleasing their husbands and worldly responsibilities.

Alternative generated candidates

  • and his interests are divided. The unmarried woman or the virgin cares for the things of the Lord, that she may be holy in body and spirit; but the married woman cares about the things of the world—how she may please her husband.
  • And the unmarried woman and the virgin are anxious about the things of the Lord, that they may be holy in both body and spirit; but the married woman is anxious about worldly things—how to please her husband.
35 I say this for your benefit, not to lay any restraint upon you, but to promote what is proper and to secure undistracted devotion to the Lord.

1Cor.7.35 - Details

Original Text

τουτο δε προς το υμων αυτων συμφορον λεγω,ουχ ινα βροχον υμιν επιβαλω,αλλα προς το ευσχημον και ευπαρεδρον τω κυριω απερισπαστως.

Morphology

  • τουτο: PRON,nom,sg,n
  • δε: CONJ
  • προς: PREP
  • το: ART,acc,sg,n
  • υμων: PRON,gen,pl,2
  • αυτων: PRON,gen,pl,m
  • συμφορον: NOUN,acc,sg,n
  • λεγω: VERB,pres,act,ind,1,sg
  • ουχ: PART,neg
  • ινα: CONJ
  • βροχον: NOUN,acc,sg,m
  • υμιν: PRON,dat,pl,2
  • επιβαλω: VERB,aor,act,subj,1,sg
  • αλλα: CONJ
  • προς: PREP
  • το: ART,acc,sg,n
  • ευσχημον: ADJ,acc,sg,n
  • και: CONJ
  • ευπαρεδρον: ADJ,acc,sg,n
  • τω: ART,dat,sg,m
  • κυριω: NOUN,dat,sg,m
  • απερισπαστως: ADJ,nom,sg,m

Parallels

  • 1 Corinthians 7:32-34 (structural): Immediate context: Paul contrasts the undivided devotion of the unmarried to the Lord with the divided cares of the married, explicating what he means by living 'unhindered' (ἀπερισπαστῶς) for the Lord.
  • Matthew 6:24 (thematic): Jesus' teaching that one cannot serve two masters parallels Paul's concern that believers not be divided in loyalty, but live properly and wholly for the Lord rather than being burdened by competing obligations.
  • Luke 10:41-42 (thematic): The Martha–Mary contrast (distracted by many things vs. choosing the one necessary thing) echoes Paul's call to be undistracted (ἀπερισπαστῶς) toward the Lord and to live in a way fitting to Him.
  • Romans 14:7-8 (verbal): Paul's statement that whether we live or die we belong to the Lord ('ζῶμεν τῷ κυρίῳ') resonates with 1 Cor 7:35's emphasis on conduct 'toward the Lord' and living in a manner worthy and undistracted before Him.

Alternative generated candidates

  • I say this for your benefit, not to put a restraint upon you, but to promote orderly devotion and to secure undivided attention to the Lord.
  • I say this for your benefit, not to put a restraint upon you, but to promote what is proper and to secure undistracted devotion to the Lord.
36 If anyone thinks that he is acting unbecomingly toward his betrothed, if she is past the flower of youth and it must be so, let him do what he wishes; he does not sin—let them marry.

1Cor.7.36 - Details

Original Text

Ει δε τις ασχημονειν επι την παρθενον αυτου νομιζει εαν η υπερακμος,και ουτως οφειλει γινεσθαι,ο θελει ποιειτω·ουχ αμαρτανει·γαμειτωσαν.

Morphology

  • Ει: PART
  • δε: CONJ
  • τις: PRON,nom,sg,?
  • ασχημονειν: VERB,pres,act,inf
  • επι: PREP
  • την: ART,acc,sg,f
  • παρθενον: NOUN,acc,sg,f
  • αυτου: PRON,gen,sg,m
  • νομιζει: VERB,pres,act,ind,3,sg
  • εαν: CONJ
  • η: ART,nom,sg,f
  • υπερακμος: ADJ,nom,sg,f
  • και: CONJ
  • ουτως: ADV
  • οφειλει: VERB,pres,act,ind,3,sg
  • γινεσθαι: VERB,pres,mid,inf
  • ο: ART,nom,sg,m
  • θελει: VERB,pres,act,ind,3,sg
  • ποιειτω·ουχ: VERB,pres,act,imp,3,sg
  • αμαρτανει·γαμειτωσαν: VERB,pres,act,ind,3,sg

Parallels

  • 1 Cor 7:37-38 (structural): Immediate literary continuation that restates and clarifies the same situation about a man’s judgment regarding a virgin—if he decides to keep her a virgin he does well; otherwise he should marry.
  • 1 Cor 7:25-35 (thematic): Broader context in which Paul gives extended counsel about virgins, the unmarried, and marriage as a legitimate option rather than sin, framing 7:36 within his overall teaching on singleness and marriage.
  • 1 Cor 7:8-9 (verbal): Parallel teaching to the unmarried and widows that it is good to remain single but better to marry than to struggle with passion—same pastoral concern for marriage as the lawful remedy.
  • 1 Cor 7:28 (verbal): Explicitly affirms the same point in different particulars: marrying is not sin (’if you marry you have not sinned’), echoing 7:36’s closing clause permitting marriage.
  • Matt 19:10-12 (thematic): Jesus’ teaching on celibacy and those who renounce marriage for the kingdom engages the same theme of choosing singleness or marriage for spiritual and practical reasons, a related pastoral tension addressed by Paul.

Alternative generated candidates

  • If anyone thinks that he is acting unbecomingly toward his virgin (if she is past the bloom of youth and it must be), let him do what he wishes—he does not sin; let them marry.
  • If anyone thinks that he is acting unbecomingly toward his virgin—and if she is past the flower of youth, and it must be so—let him do what he wishes; he does not sin; let them marry.
37 But he who stands firm in his heart, having no necessity but has power over his own will, and has determined this in his heart to keep his betrothed, does well.

1Cor.7.37 - Details

Original Text

ος δε εστηκεν εν τη καρδια αυτου εδραιος μη εχων αναγκην,εξουσιαν δε εχει περι του ιδιου θεληματος,και τουτο κεκρικεν εν τη ιδια καρδια,τηρειν την εαυτου παρθενον,καλως ποιησει·

Morphology

  • ος: PRON,nom,sg,m
  • δε: CONJ
  • εστηκεν: VERB,perf,act,ind,3,sg
  • εν: PREP
  • τη: ART,dat,sg,f
  • καρδια: NOUN,nom,sg,f
  • αυτου: PRON,gen,sg,m
  • εδραιος: ADJ,nom,sg,m
  • μη: PART
  • εχων: VERB,pres,act,ptc,nom,sg,m
  • αναγκην: NOUN,acc,sg,f
  • εξουσιαν: NOUN,acc,sg,f
  • δε: CONJ
  • εχει: VERB,pres,act,ind,3,sg
  • περι: PREP
  • του: ART,gen,sg,n
  • ιδιου: ADJ,gen,sg,m
  • θεληματος: NOUN,gen,sg,n
  • και: CONJ
  • τουτο: PRON,nom,sg,n
  • κεκρικεν: VERB,perf,act,ind,3,sg
  • εν: PREP
  • τη: ART,dat,sg,f
  • ιδια: ADJ,acc,pl,n
  • καρδια: NOUN,nom,sg,f
  • τηρειν: VERB,pres,act,inf
  • την: ART,acc,sg,f
  • εαυτου: PRON,gen,sg,m
  • παρθενον: NOUN,acc,sg,f
  • καλως: ADV
  • ποιησει·: VERB,fut,act,ind,3,sg

Parallels

  • 1 Corinthians 7:36 (verbal): Immediate context: uses similar language about a man’s inward judgment concerning a virgin and whether he should give her in marriage or not.
  • 1 Corinthians 7:38 (verbal): Direct follow-up contrast: reiterates the options and commends both keeping a virgin and giving her in marriage, echoing the same evaluative language.
  • 1 Corinthians 7:7-9 (thematic): Paul’s broader teaching on singleness and marriage — he expresses his preference for singleness but allows marriage if one cannot exercise self‑control.
  • 1 Corinthians 7:32-35 (thematic): Discusses the advantages of singleness for undivided devotion to the Lord, providing the rationale for Paul’s counsel about choosing to remain unmarried.
  • Matthew 19:12 (allusion): Jesus’ sayings about those who have made themselves eunuchs for the kingdom of heaven resonate with the positive valuation of celibate commitment as a legitimate, voluntary choice for spiritual reasons.

Alternative generated candidates

  • But the one who stands firm in his heart, having no necessity and possessing authority over his own will, and who has decided in his heart to keep his virgin, does well.
  • But the man who firmly resolves in his heart, having no necessity but has power over his own will, and has determined this in his heart to keep his virgin, does well.
38 So then he who gives his betrothed in marriage does well, and he who does not give her in marriage does better.

1Cor.7.38 - Details

Original Text

ωστε και ο γαμιζων την παρθενον εαυτου καλως ποιει,και ο μη γαμιζων κρεισσον ποιησει.

Morphology

  • ωστε: CONJ
  • και: CONJ
  • ο: ART,nom,sg,m
  • γαμιζων: VERB,pres,act,part,nom,sg,m
  • την: ART,acc,sg,f
  • παρθενον: NOUN,acc,sg,f
  • εαυτου: PRON,gen,sg,m
  • καλως: ADV
  • ποιει: VERB,pres,act,ind,3,sg
  • και: CONJ
  • ο: ART,nom,sg,m
  • μη: PART
  • γαμιζων: VERB,pres,act,part,nom,sg,m
  • κρεισσον: ADV,comp
  • ποιησει: VERB,fut,act,ind,3,sg

Parallels

  • 1 Corinthians 7:36-37 (structural): Immediate context: Paul continues the discussion about marrying a betrothed virgin and the man's disposition, framing the same judgment about marrying versus refraining.
  • 1 Corinthians 7:32-35 (thematic): Develops the rationale behind celibacy's advantage: the unmarried can be undistracted in serving the Lord, explaining why remaining single is 'better.'
  • 1 Corinthians 7:8-9 (thematic): Paul's earlier counsel that it is good for the unmarried to remain single but that marriage is appropriate if self-control cannot be maintained—balancing endorsement of singleness with permission to marry.
  • 1 Corinthians 7:7 (verbal): Paul expresses a personal wish that others were as he is (single), reflecting his preference for singleness which undergirds his evaluative language about 'better' outcomes.
  • Matthew 19:11-12 (thematic): Jesus' teaching about those who renounce marriage for the kingdom parallels the positive valuation of celibacy for religious devotion found in Paul’s argument.

Alternative generated candidates

  • So then he who gives her in marriage does well, and he who does not give her in marriage does better.
  • So then he who gives his virgin in marriage does well, and he who does not give her in marriage does better.
39 A wife is bound to her husband as long as he lives. But if her husband dies, she is free to marry whom she wishes, only in the Lord.

1Cor.7.39 - Details

Original Text

Γυνη δεδεται εφ᾽οσον χρονον ζη ο ανηρ αυτης·εαν δε κοιμηθη ο ανηρ,ελευθερα εστιν ω θελει γαμηθηναι,μονον εν κυριω·

Morphology

  • Γυνη: NOUN,nom,sg,f
  • δεδεται: VERB,perf,mid/pass,ind,3,sg
  • εφ᾽οσον: CONJ
  • χρονον: NOUN,acc,sg,m
  • ζη: VERB,pres,act,ind,3,sg
  • ο: ART,nom,sg,m
  • ανηρ: NOUN,nom,sg,m
  • αυτης·εαν: PRO,gen,sg,f
  • δε: CONJ
  • κοιμηθη: VERB,aor,pass,subj,3,sg
  • ο: ART,nom,sg,m
  • ανηρ: NOUN,nom,sg,m
  • ελευθερα: ADJ,nom,sg,f
  • εστιν: VERB,pres,act,ind,3,sg
  • ω: PRON,dat,sg,m
  • θελει: VERB,pres,act,ind,3,sg
  • γαμηθηναι: VERB,aor,pass,inf
  • μονον: ADV
  • εν: PREP
  • κυριω·: NOUN,dat,sg,m

Parallels

  • Romans 7:2-3 (verbal): Paul uses the same marriage-as-law analogy: a married woman is bound to her husband while he lives, but free if he dies; language and legal reasoning closely parallel 1 Cor 7:39.
  • Matthew 19:6,9 (thematic): Jesus teaches that marriage creates a binding union that is not to be broken (what God has joined), and permits remarriage only in limited cases—both passages address the permanence of marriage while a spouse lives and the grounds for a new marriage.
  • 1 Timothy 5:14 (thematic): Paul (to Timothy) urges younger widows to remarry and manage households, reflecting the acceptability and pastoral encouragement of widows' remarriage found in 1 Cor 7:39.
  • 1 Corinthians 7:40 (structural): The immediate follow-up in the same chapter contrasts the freedom to remarry with Paul's personal counsel that a widow may be better off remaining single; together these verses form a unit on widowhood and remarriage.

Alternative generated candidates

  • A wife is bound to her husband as long as he lives; but if her husband is dead, she is free to marry whom she wishes—only in the Lord.
  • A wife is bound as long as her husband lives; but if her husband is dead, she is free to be married to whom she wishes, only in the Lord.
40 Yet in my judgment she is happier if she remains as she is; and I think that I too have the Spirit of God.

1Cor.7.40 - Details

Original Text

μακαριωτερα δε εστιν εαν ουτως μεινη,κατα την εμην γνωμην,δοκω δε καγω πνευμα θεου εχειν.

Morphology

  • μακαριωτερα: ADJ,comp,nom,sg,f
  • δε: CONJ
  • εστιν: VERB,pres,act,ind,3,sg
  • εαν: CONJ
  • ουτως: ADV
  • μεινη: VERB,pres,act,subj,3,sg
  • κατα: PREP
  • την: ART,acc,sg,f
  • εμην: PRON,acc,sg,1
  • γνωμην: NOUN,acc,sg,f
  • δοκω: VERB,pres,act,ind,3,sg
  • δε: CONJ
  • καγω: CONJ+PRON,nom,sg,1
  • πνευμα: NOUN,acc,sg,n
  • θεου: NOUN,gen,sg,m
  • εχειν: VERB,pres,act,inf

Parallels

  • 1 Corinthians 7:39 (structural): Immediate context: contrasts the married woman's binding to her husband while he lives with Paul’s subsequent remark that it is ‘happier’ if she remains as she is (leading into v.40).
  • 1 Corinthians 7:25-26 (verbal): Paul again frames guidance as his personal judgment rather than a direct Lord's command—'I think'/'I give my opinion'—and claims credibility based on the Lord’s mercy, paralleling the formula in 7:40.
  • 1 Corinthians 7:12 (verbal): Paul distinguishes between the Lord’s commands and his own instruction ('to the rest I say, I, not the Lord'), a rhetorical move similar to asserting his own judgment in 7:40.
  • 1 Corinthians 2:12 (allusion): Paul’s appeal to having the Spirit of God in 7:40 echoes his broader claim elsewhere that believers have received the Spirit (and thus spiritual insight), supporting his authoritative-sounding personal counsel.
  • Matthew 19:10-12 (thematic): Jesus’ teaching about eunuchs and those who remain single 'for the sake of the kingdom' resonates with Paul’s valuation of remaining unmarried as preferable or 'happier' for ministry-oriented reasons.

Alternative generated candidates

  • But she will be happier if she remains as she is; and I think I too have the Spirit of God.
  • But she is happier if she remains as she is; and so I think I also have the Spirit of God.

Now concerning the matters you wrote about: it is good for a man not to have sexual relations. But because of sexual immorality, let each man have his own wife and each woman her own husband.

The husband should give to his wife her conjugal rights, and likewise the wife to her husband.

The wife does not have authority over her own body, but the husband; and likewise the husband does not have authority over his own body, but the wife.

Do not deprive one another, except by agreement for a limited time, that you may devote yourselves to prayer; then come together again, so that Satan may not tempt you because of your lack of self-control.

I say this by way of concession, not as a command.

I wish that all were as I myself am. But each has his own gift from God, one in this way and one in that.

To the unmarried and to widows I say that it is good for them to remain single even as I. But if they cannot exercise self-control, let them marry; for it is better to marry than to burn with passion.

To the married I give this charge—not I, but the Lord—that the wife should not separate from her husband. But if she does separate, she must remain unmarried or else be reconciled to her husband. And the husband must not divorce his wife.

To the rest I say (I, not the Lord): If any brother has a wife who is an unbeliever, and she consents to live with him, he must not divorce her. And if a woman has a husband who is an unbeliever, and he consents to live with her, she must not divorce him.

For the unbelieving husband is made holy through his wife, and the unbelieving wife is made holy through her believing husband; otherwise your children would be unclean, but now they are holy. But if the unbeliever leaves, let him leave. In such cases the brother or sister is not enslaved; God has called you to peace.

For how do you know, wife, whether you will save your husband? Or how do you know, husband, whether you will save your wife?

Only let each person lead the life that the Lord has assigned to him, and to which God has called him. This is my rule in all the churches.

Was anyone at the time of his calling already circumcised? Let him not seek to remove the marks of circumcision. Was anyone called while uncircumcised? Let him not seek circumcision.

For neither circumcision nor uncircumcision counts for anything; but keeping the commandments of God.

Each one should remain in the condition in which he was called.

Were you called while a slave? Do not be concerned about it. But if you are able to gain your freedom, rather do so.

For the one who was called in the Lord as a slave is the Lord’s freed person; likewise, the one who was called while free is Christ’s slave.

You were bought with a price; do not become slaves of men.

Brothers, let each person, in whatever condition he was called, remain with God. Now concerning the betrothed: I have no command from the Lord, but I give my judgment as one who by the Lord’s mercy is trustworthy.

I think, then, that this is good because of the present distress—that it is good for a person to remain as he is.

Are you bound to a wife? Do not seek to be free. Are you free from a wife? Do not seek a wife. But if you marry, you have not sinned; and if a virgin marries, she has not sinned. Yet such will have trouble in the flesh, and I spare you. But this I say, brothers: the appointed time has grown short. From now on, let those who have wives live as though they had none,

and those who mourn as though they were not mourning, and those who rejoice as though they were not rejoicing, and those who buy as though they had no possessions,

and those who deal with the world as though they had no dealings with it. For the present form of this world is passing away.

I want you to be free from anxieties. The unmarried man is anxious about the things of the Lord, how to please the Lord;

but the married man is anxious about worldly things, how to please his wife,

and his interests are divided. The unmarried woman and the virgin are anxious about the things of the Lord, that they may be holy both in body and in spirit; but the married woman is anxious about worldly things, how to please her husband.

I say this for your benefit, not to lay any restraint upon you, but to promote what is proper and to secure undistracted devotion to the Lord.

If anyone thinks that he is acting unbecomingly toward his betrothed, if she is past the flower of youth and it must be so, let him do what he wishes; he does not sin—let them marry. But he who stands firm in his heart, having no necessity but has power over his own will, and has determined this in his heart to keep his betrothed, does well. So then he who gives his betrothed in marriage does well, and he who does not give her in marriage does better.

A wife is bound to her husband as long as he lives. But if her husband dies, she is free to marry whom she wishes, only in the Lord.

Yet in my judgment she is happier if she remains as she is; and I think that I too have the Spirit of God.