What Does the Bible Say About Singleness?
Key Scriptures and spiritual guidance on singleness
The Bible addresses singleness in various ways, depicting it as a valuable season of life where individuals can focus solely on their relationship with God and serving Him. Singleness is not seen as a curse but rather as an opportunity for undivided devotion to the Lord. In 1 Corinthians 7, the apostle Paul actually encourages singleness, stating that it allows individuals to be more concerned about the things of the Lord and to serve Him wholeheartedly. This perspective highlights the importance of contentment and fulfillment in every season of life, whether single or married.
Bible Verses About Singleness
1 Corinthians 7:32–34KJV
“But I would have you without carefulness. He that is unmarried careth for the things that belong to the Lord, how he may please the Lord: But he that is married careth for the things that are of the world, how he may please his wife. There is difference also between a wife and a virgin. The unmarried woman careth for the things of the Lord, that she may be holy both in body and in spirit: but she that is married careth for the things of the world, how she may please her husband.”
1 Corinthians 7:7KJV
“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.”
Matthew 19:12KJV
“For there are some eunuchs, which were so born from their mother's womb: and there are some eunuchs, which were made eunuchs of men: and there be eunuchs, which have made themselves eunuchs for the kingdom of heaven's sake. He that is able to receive it, let him receive it.”
1 Corinthians 7:8KJV
“I say therefore to the unmarried and widows, It is good for them if they abide even as I.”
1 Corinthians 7:34KJV
“There is difference also between a wife and a virgin. The unmarried woman careth for the things of the Lord, that she may be holy both in body and in spirit: but she that is married careth for the things of the world, how she may please her husband.”
1 Corinthians 7:38KJV
“So then he that giveth her in marriage doeth well; but he that giveth her not in marriage doeth better.”
Psalms 27:4KJV
“One thing have I desired of the LORD, that will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the LORD, and to inquire in his temple.”
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