Section 7:1–40

Paul answered questions about marriage

7:1a Now for the matters you wrote about:

Now I will address/discuss the things you wrote to me about.
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Now about/concerning the contents of your letter:
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And now let us (incl.) discuss what you wrote to me.

7:1b It is good to abstain from sexual relations.

(English Standard Version) “It is good for a man not to have sexual relations with a woman.”

⌊You wrote/write,⌋ “It is good for a man to refrain from relations with a woman”
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⌊You say/said,⌋ “It is better for a man not to have sex with a woman.”
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You asked me if it was better for ⌊Christian⌋ men to remain celibate.

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