37 But whoever is firmly established in his heart, being under no necessity but having his desire under control, and has determined this in his heart, to keep her as his betrothed, he will do well.

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37 But the one who stands firm in his heart, [a]if he is not under constraint, but has authority [b]over his own will, and has decided this in his own heart, to keep his own virgin, he will do well.

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Corinthians 7:37 Lit having no necessity
  2. 1 Corinthians 7:37 Lit pertaining to