1 Corinthians 7:36-38
Amplified Bible
36 But if any man thinks that he is not acting properly and honorably toward his virgin daughter, [[a]by not permitting her to marry], if she is [b]past her youth, and it must be so, let him do as he wishes, he does not sin; let her marry. 37 But the man who stands firmly committed in his heart, having no compulsion [to yield to his daughter’s request], and has authority over his own will, and has decided in his own heart to keep his own virgin [daughter from being married], he will do well. 38 So then both the father who gives his virgin daughter in marriage does well, and he who does not give her in marriage will do better.
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- 1 Corinthians 7:36 In ancient times marriages were usually arranged by a girl’s father or the head of the family.
- 1 Corinthians 7:36 I.e. has reached her child-bearing years.
1 Corinthians 7:36-38
New American Standard Bible
36 But if anyone thinks that he is acting dishonorably toward his virgin, if she is [a]past her youth and it ought to be so, let him do what he wishes, he is not sinning; let [b]them marry. 37 But the one who stands firm in his heart, [c]if he is not under constraint, but has authority [d]over his own will, and has decided this in his own heart, to keep his own virgin, he will do well. 38 So then, both the one who gives his own virgin in marriage does well, and the one who does not give her in marriage will do better.
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- 1 Corinthians 7:36 Or past puberty
- 1 Corinthians 7:36 I.e., the woman and her betrothed or fiancé
- 1 Corinthians 7:37 Lit having no necessity
- 1 Corinthians 7:37 Lit pertaining to
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