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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Because of the present crisis, I think it is good for a man to remain as he is.

World English Bible (WEB)

Therefore I think that because of the distress that is on us, that it’s good for a man to remain as he is.

King James Version (KJV)

I suppose therefore that this is good for the present distress, I say, that it is good for a man so to be.

American Standard Version (ASV)

I think therefore that this is good by reason of the distress that is upon us, [namely,] that it is good for a man to be as he is.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

In my opinion then, because of the present trouble, it is good for a man to keep as he is.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

I suppose, therefore, this to be good because of the present necessity, that it is good for a man that the matter be thus: --

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Tengo, pues, esto por bueno á causa de la necesidad que apremia, que bueno es al hombre estarse así.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Los cristianos estamos en el presente afrontando grandes crisis, y en tiempos como estos creo que es mejor que la gente se quede soltera.

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