• 1 Corinthians 7:28
    The Kingdom Interlinear Translation of the Greek Scriptures

    • 28 ἐὰν if ever δὲ but καὶ also γαμήσῃς, you should marry, οὐχ not ἥμαρτες. you sinned. καὶ And ἐὰν if ever γήμῃ should marry ἡ the παρθένος, virgin, οὐχ not ἥμαρτεν. she sinned. θλίψιν Tribulation δὲ but τῇ to the σαρκὶ flesh ἕξουσιν will have οἱ the τοιοῦτοι, such (ones), ἐγὼ I δὲ but ὑμῶν of YOU φείδομαι. I am sparing.

  • 1 Corinthians 7:28
    The Emphasized Bible

    • 28 If however thou shouldst even marry Thou hast not sinned; And if one who is virgin should marry That one hath not sinned;—But tribulation of the flesh shall such have:—Howbeit I spare you.

  • 1 Corinthians Study Notes—Chapter 7
    New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures (Study Edition)

    • 7:28

      a virgin: See study note on 1Co 7:25.

      tribulation in their flesh: The Greek word often rendered “tribulation” basically means distress, affliction, or suffering resulting from the pressures of circumstances. It could also be rendered “troubles; problems.” The Greek word rendered “flesh” is often used to refer to a human. (See study note on Ro 3:20.) In this context, the expression “tribulation in their flesh” refers to problems and trials that are common to a married couple, who become “one flesh” in God’s eyes. (Mt 19:6) Some translations use such renderings as “troubles in life; the everyday troubles.” Such “tribulation” connected with marriage and family life may be due to sickness, economic hardships and, for Christians, persecution.​—See study note on 2Co 1:4.