English Standard Version. To the unmarried and the widows I say that it is good for them to remain single, as I am.

Principles for Marriage. 7 Now concerning the matters about which you wrote:“It is good for a man not to have sexual relations with a woman.

I wish that all were as I myself am. But each has his own gift from God, one of one kind and one of another.

8 I speak to those who are not married. I also speak to widows. It is good for you to stay single like me.

New International Version Now to the unmarried and the widows I say: It is good for them to stay unmarried, as I do. New Living Translation

8 To the unmarried and the widows I say that it is good for them to remain single as I am. 9 But if they cannot exercise self-control, they should marry. For it ...

8 Now to the unmarried and the widows I say: It is good for them to stay unmarried, as I do. 9 But if they cannot control themselves, they should marry.

ESV To the unmarried and the widows I say that it is good for them to remain single, as I am. NIV Now to the unmarried and the widows I say: It is good for them ...

7I wish that all wereas I myself am. Buteach has his own gift from God,one of one kind and one of another. 8 To the unmarried and the widows I say thatit is ...

7I wish that all wereas I myself am. Buteach has his own gift from God,one of one kind and one of another. 8 To the unmarried and the widows I say thatit is ...