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39 A wife is bound by law for as long as her husband lives; but if the husband is dead, she is free to be married to whomever she desires, only in the Lord. 40 But she is happier if she stays as she is, in my judgment, and I think that I also have God’s Spirit.

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39 A wife is bound for so long time as her husband liveth; but if the husband be [a]dead, she is free to be married to whom she will; only in the Lord. 40 But she is happier if she abide as she is, after my judgment: and I think that I also have the Spirit of God.

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Corinthians 7:39 Greek fallen asleep. See Acts 7:60.