1 Corinthians 7:39-40
English Standard Version
39 (A)A wife is bound to her husband as long as he lives. But if her husband dies, she is free to be married to whom she wishes, only (B)in the Lord. 40 Yet (C)in my judgment she is happier if she remains as she is. And I think (D)that I too have the Spirit of God.
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1 Corinthians 7:39-40
Lexham English Bible
39 A wife is bound for as long a time as her husband lives. But if her husband dies[a], she is free to marry whomever she wishes, only in the Lord. 40 But she is happier if she remains thus, according to my opinion—and I think I have the Spirit of God.
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- 1 Corinthians 7:39 Literally “falls asleep”
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