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36 But if any man think that he behaveth himself uncomely toward his virgin, if she pass the flower of her age and need so require, let him do what he will—he sinneth not: let them marry.

37 Nevertheless, he that standeth steadfast in his heart, having no necessity, but hath power over his own will, and hath so decreed in his heart that he will keep his virgin, doeth well.

38 So then he that giveth her in marriage doeth well, but he that giveth her not in marriage doeth better.

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36 But if any man thinketh that he behaveth himself unseemly toward his [a]virgin daughter, if she be past the flower of her age, and if need so requireth, let him do what he will; he sinneth not; let them marry. 37 But he that standeth stedfast in his heart, having no necessity, but hath power as touching his own will, and hath determined this in his own heart, to keep his own [b]virgin daughter, shall do well. 38 So then both he that giveth his own [c]virgin daughter in marriage doeth well; and he that giveth her not in marriage shall do better.

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  1. 1 Corinthians 7:36 Or, virgin (omitting daughter)
  2. 1 Corinthians 7:37 Or, virgin (omitting daughter)
  3. 1 Corinthians 7:38 Or, virgin (omitting daughter)