1 Corinthians 7:6

But I speake this by permission, and not of commandement.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

But this I say by way of concession, not of command.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

But this I say by way of concession, not of commandment.
- American Standard Version (1901)

But this I say as my opinion, and not as an order of the Lord.
- Basic English Bible

I say this as a concession, not as a command.
- Berean Standard Bible Bible

But this I say, as consenting [to], not as commanding [it].
- Darby Bible

But I speak this by indulgence, not by commandment.
- Douay-Rheims Bible

But this I say by way of permission, not of commandment.
- English Revised Version

But this I say by way of concession, not of commandment.
- World English Bible

Wesley's Notes for 1 Corinthians 7:6

7:6 But I say this - Concerning your separating for a time and coming together again. Perhaps he refers also to #1Co 7:2|.