Scripture About Apostle paul on not getting married

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3 Bible Verses

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For I would that all men were even as I myself. But every man hath his proper gift of God, one after this manner, and another after that. I say therefore to the unmarried and widows, It is good for them if they abide even as I.

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1 Corinthians 7:7-8 • KJV

Paul suggests that being single can be a spiritual gift that allows greater focus on serving God. He implies that remaining unmarried can be beneficial for those who have the capacity to do so.

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But I would have you without carefulness. He that is unmarried careth for the things that belong to the Lord, how he may please the Lord: But he that is married careth for the things that are of the world, how he may please his wife.

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1 Corinthians 7:32-33 • KJV

Paul explains that unmarried individuals have more freedom to dedicate themselves fully to spiritual matters, while married people must also attend to worldly concerns and their spouse's needs.

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Now concerning the things whereof ye wrote unto me: It is good for a man not to touch a woman.

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1 Corinthians 7:1 • KJV

Paul suggests that abstaining from marriage can be spiritually advantageous, indicating that celibacy might allow for greater spiritual devotion and less worldly distraction.

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