1 Corinthians 7:9

King James Version

⁹But if they cannot contain, let them marry: for it is better to marry than to burn.

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1 Corinthians 7:9

New International Version

⁹But if they cannot control themselves, they should marry,^(A) for it is better to marry than to burn with passion.

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1 Corinthians 7:9

English Standard Version

⁹But 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 American Standard Bible 1995

⁹But if they do not have self-control, ^(A)let them marry; for it is better to marry than to burn with passion.

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