1 Corinthians 7:1

1 Corinthians 7:1 The Message (MSG)

Now, getting down to the questions you asked in your letter to me. First, Is it a good thing to have sexual relations?

Now concerning the things whereof ye wrote unto me: It is good for a man not to touch a woman.

Now concerning the things about which you wrote, it is good for a man not to touch a woman.

Now I will discuss the things you wrote me about. It is good for a man not to have sexual relations with a woman.

Now concerning the things whereof ye wrote: It is good for a man not to touch a woman.

Now for the matters you wrote about: “It is good for a man not to have sexual relations with a woman.”

Now concerning the things of which you wrote to me: It is good for a man not to touch a woman.

Now as to the matters of which you wrote: It is good (beneficial, advantageous) for a man not to touch a woman [outside marriage].

Now regarding the questions you asked in your letter. Yes, it is good to abstain from sexual relations.

Now for my response concerning the issues you’ve asked me to address. You wrote saying, “It is proper for a man to live in celibacy.”

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