1 Corinthians 7:39-40
Christian Standard Bible
39 A wife is bound[a] as long as her husband is living. But if her husband dies, she is free to be married to anyone she wants—only in the Lord. 40 But she is happier if she remains as she is, in my opinion. And I think that I also have the Spirit of God.
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- 7:39 Other mss add by law
1 Corinthians 7:39-40
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
39 A wife is bound as long as her husband lives. But if the husband dies,[a] she is free to marry anyone she wishes, only in the Lord.(A) 40 But in my opinion she is more blessed if she remains as she is. And I think that I, too, have the Spirit of God.
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- 7.39 Gk falls asleep
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