1 Corinthians 7:40

after. according to. App-104.

Spirit of God. Divine spirit. App-101.

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⁴⁰ But she is happier if she so abide, after my judgment: and I think also that I have the Spirit of God.

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Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

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1 Corinthians 7:40