1 Grk “It is good for a man not to touch a woman,” a euphemism for sexual relations. This idiom occurs ten times in Greek literature, and all of the references except one appear to refer to sexual relations (cf., e.g., Josephus, . 1.8.1 [1.163]; Gen 20:6 []; Prov 6:29 []). For discussion see G. D. Fee, First Corinthians (), . Many recent interpreters believe that here again (as in 6:12–13) Paul cites a slogan the Corinthians apparently used to justify their actions. If this is so, Paul agrees with the slogan in part, but corrects it in the following verses to show how the Corinthians misused the idea to justify abstinence within marriage (cf. 8:1, 4; 10:23). See also G. D. Fee,” 1 Corinthians 7:1 in the ,” 23 (1980): .

In other versions

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

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

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

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

Now concerning the things about which you wrote: “It is good for a man not to touch a woman.”

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

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