1 Corinthians 7:2
English Standard Version
2 But because of the temptation to sexual immorality, each man should have his own wife and each woman her own husband.
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1 Corinthians 7:2
New International Version
2 But since sexual immorality is occurring, each man should have sexual relations with his own wife, and each woman with her own husband.
1 Corinthians 7:9
English Standard Version
9 But if they cannot exercise self-control, (A)they should marry. For it is better to marry than to burn with passion.
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1 Corinthians 7:9
New International Version
9 But if they cannot control themselves, they should marry,(A) for it is better to marry than to burn with passion.
1 Corinthians 7:36
English Standard Version
36 If anyone thinks that he is not behaving properly toward his betrothed,[a] if his[b] passions are strong, and it has to be, let him do as he wishes: let them marry—it is no sin.
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- 1 Corinthians 7:36 Greek virgin; also verses 37, 38
- 1 Corinthians 7:36 Or her
1 Corinthians 7:36
New International Version
36 If anyone is worried that he might not be acting honorably toward the virgin he is engaged to, and if his passions are too strong[a] and he feels he ought to marry, he should do as he wants. He is not sinning.(A) They should get married.
Footnotes
- 1 Corinthians 7:36 Or if she is getting beyond the usual age for marriage
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