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Νομίζω οὖν τοῦτο καλὸν ὑπάρχειν διὰ τὴν ἐνεστῶσαν ἀνάγκην, ὅτι καλὸν ἀνθρώπῳ τὸ οὕτως εἶναι. (1 Corinthians 7:26) Paul’s Ethical Judgment in Light of Present Distress

In 1 Corinthians 7:26, Paul offers a pastoral judgment — not a universal law — rooted in situational wisdom. The verse is syntactically intricate, balancing infinitival clauses with causal subordination, and using repetition of the adjective καλὸν (“good”) to guide both logic and tone. Paul’s Greek here models a nuanced blend of reasoned opinion and theological caution.

Stating the Judgment: νομίζω τοῦτο καλὸν ὑπάρχειν

The core statement begins:

νομίζω οὖν τοῦτο καλὸν ὑπάρχειν “Therefore, I think this is good to be”

νομίζω

This is a present active indicative, 1st person singular of νομίζω, “I consider” or “I judge.”… Learn Koine Greek