1 Corinthians 7:39-40
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
39 A wife is bound as long as her husband lives. But if the husband dies,[a] she is free to marry anyone she wishes, only in the Lord.(A) 40 But in my opinion 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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- 7.39 Gk falls asleep
1 Corinthians 7:39-40
New American Standard Bible
39 (A)A wife is bound as long as her husband lives; but if her husband [a]dies, she is free to be married to whom she wishes, only (B)in the Lord. 40 But (C)in my opinion she is [b]happier if she remains as she is; and I think that I also have the Spirit of God.
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- 1 Corinthians 7:39 Lit falls asleep
- 1 Corinthians 7:40 Or more fortunate
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