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Originally Posted by Steve Epley
I for one believe Paul was single and chose to give his all to God.
Paul says " For I would that all men were even as myself." 1Cor. 7:7
If he was widowed then it would be saying I would that your wives died?
If he was divorced then it would be saying I would that you would be divorced?
Paul writing to the UNMARRIED and widows said "It is good for them if they abide even as I." v.8
So to me he is encouraging to remain unmarried and give their all to Jesus. |
You are adding what I have highlighted above. That's your interpretation of what he said but he might have meant other things.