Bible Verses About "What Does the Bible Say About Being Single"
The Bible honors singleness as a legitimate, even advantageous calling — Paul himself was single and commended it as an opportunity for undivided devotion to God.
The Bible honors singleness as a legitimate, even advantageous calling — Paul himself was single and commended it as an opportunity for undivided devotion to God.
"I say therefore to the unmarried and widows, It is good for them if they abide even as I." — 1 Corinthians 7:8 (KJV)
KJV Verses That Answer This Question
The Scriptures below are gathered specifically to address "What Does the Bible Say About Being Single?" Each is quoted in the King James Version with a link to its full chapter.
"I say therefore to the unmarried and widows, It is good for them if they abide even as I."
"He that is unmarried careth for the things that belong to the Lord, how he may please the Lord."
"There be eunuchs, which have made themselves eunuchs for the kingdom of heaven's sake."
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