What gift did Paul wish all men to have?

Even as I myself (unmarried). 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. (1 Corinthians 7:7) (1 Corinthians 7:7, KJV)

What did Paul say to the unmarried and widows?

It is good for them if they abide even as I. I say therefore to the unmarried and widows, It is good for them if they abide even as I. (1 Corinthians 7:8) (1 Corinthians 7:8, KJV)

What does the unmarried man care for?

The things that belong to the Lord, how he may please the Lord. He that is unmarried careth for the things that belong to the Lord, how he may please the Lord. (1 Corinthians 7:32) (1 Corinthians 7:32, KJV)

What does Paul desire that we be?

Without carefulness... that ye may attend upon the Lord without distraction. But I would have you without carefulness... that ye may attend upon the Lord without distraction. (1 Corinthians 7:32, 35) (1 Corinthians 7:35, KJV)

Whom did Jesus say received the saying of not marrying?

He that is able to receive it. All men cannot receive this saying, save they to whom it is given... He that is able to receive it, let him receive it. (Matthew 19:11-12) (Matthew 19:12, KJV)

What kind of eunuchs did Jesus mention who made themselves so?

For the kingdom of heaven's sake. And there be eunuchs, which have made themselves eunuchs for the kingdom of heaven's sake. (Matthew 19:12) (Matthew 19:12, KJV)

Who was the prophetess that served in the temple as a widow?

Anna. And there was one Anna, a prophetess... she was of a great age, and had lived with an husband seven years from her virginity; And she was a widow of about fourscore and four years, which departed not from the temple. (Luke 2:36-37) (Luke 2:36, KJV)

How did Anna serve God?

With fastings and prayers night and day. ...which departed not from the temple, but served God with fastings and prayers night and day. (Luke 2:37) (Luke 2:37, KJV)

Was John the Baptist married, as far as Scripture records?

No, he lived in the wilderness alone. John the Baptist's life in the wilderness gives no biblical record of marriage; he was devoted wholly to his prophetic ministry. (Luke 1:80) (Luke 1:80, KJV)

What is preferable in the time of distress, according to Paul?

It is good for a man so to be (unmarried). I suppose therefore that this is good for the present distress, I say, that it is good for a man so to be. (1 Corinthians 7:26) (1 Corinthians 7:26, KJV)

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Singleness & Devotion to the Lord Bible Quiz Flashcards

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Q1. What gift did Paul wish all men to have?
A: Even as I myself (unmarried) — 1 Corinthians 7:7
Q2. What did Paul say to the unmarried and widows?
A: It is good for them if they abide even as I — 1 Corinthians 7:8
Q3. What does the unmarried man care for?
A: The things that belong to the Lord, how he may please the Lord — 1 Corinthians 7:32
Q4. What does Paul desire that we be?
A: Without carefulness... that ye may attend upon the Lord without distraction — 1 Corinthians 7:35
Q5. Whom did Jesus say received the saying of not marrying?
A: He that is able to receive it — Matthew 19:12
Q6. What kind of eunuchs did Jesus mention who made themselves so?
A: For the kingdom of heaven's sake — Matthew 19:12
Q7. Who was the prophetess that served in the temple as a widow?
A: Anna — Luke 2:36
Q8. How did Anna serve God?
A: With fastings and prayers night and day — Luke 2:37
Q9. Was John the Baptist married, as far as Scripture records?
A: No, he lived in the wilderness alone — Luke 1:80
Q10. What is preferable in the time of distress, according to Paul?
A: It is good for a man so to be (unmarried) — 1 Corinthians 7:26