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38 So then, he who marries his fiancée[a] does well; and he who refrains from marriage will do better.

39 A wife is bound as long as her husband lives. But if the husband dies,[b] she is free to marry anyone she wishes, only in the Lord. 40 But in my judgement she is more blessed if she remains as she is. And I think that I too have the Spirit of God.

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  1. 1 Corinthians 7:38 Gk virgin
  2. 1 Corinthians 7:39 Gk falls asleep

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