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1 Corinthians 7:39-40
Modern English Version
1 Corinthians 7:39-40
Modern English Version
39 The wife is bound by the law as long as her husband lives. But if her husband dies, she is at liberty to be married to whom she will, but only in the Lord. 40 But in my judgment she is happier if she so remains as she is. And I think that I have the Spirit of God.
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1 Corinthians 7:39-40
Lexham English Bible
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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