1 Corinthians 7:39-40
New American Standard Bible
39 (A)A wife is bound as long as her husband lives; but if her husband [a]dies, she is free to be married to whom she wishes, only (B)in the Lord. 40 But (C)in my opinion she is [b]happier if she remains as she is; and I think that I also have the Spirit of God.
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- 1 Corinthians 7:39 Lit falls asleep
- 1 Corinthians 7:40 Or more fortunate
1 Corinthians 7:39-40
New King James Version
39 (A)A wife is bound by law as long as her husband lives; but if her husband dies, she is at liberty to be married to whom she wishes, (B)only in the Lord. 40 But she is happier if she remains as she is, (C)according to my judgment—and (D)I think I also have the Spirit of God.
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