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1 Corinthians 7:39-40
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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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1 Corinthians 7:39-40
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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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  1. 7.39 Gk falls asleep
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