1 Corinthians 7:36-38
Revised Standard Version
36 If any one thinks that he is not behaving properly toward his betrothed,[a] if his passions are strong, and it has to be, let him do as he wishes: let them marry—it is no sin. 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,[b] he will do well. 38 So that he who marries his betrothed[c] does well; and he who refrains from marriage will do better.
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- 1 Corinthians 7:36 Greek virgin
- 1 Corinthians 7:37 Greek virgin
- 1 Corinthians 7:38 Greek virgin
1 Corinthians 7:36-38
American Standard Version
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 Corinthians 7:36 Or, virgin (omitting daughter)
- 1 Corinthians 7:37 Or, virgin (omitting daughter)
- 1 Corinthians 7:38 Or, virgin (omitting daughter)
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