1 Corinthians 7:7-9
Christian Standard Bible
7 I wish that all people were as I am. But each has his own gift(A) from God, one person has this gift, another has that.
A Word to the Unmarried
8 I say to the unmarried[a] and to widows:(B) It is good for them if they remain as I am. 9 But if they do not have self-control,(C) they should marry, since it is better to marry(D) than to burn with desire.
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- 7:8 Or widowers
1 Corinthians 7:7-9
International Standard Version
7 I would like everyone to be unmarried,[a] like I am. However, each person has a special gift from God, one this and another that.
8 I say to those who are unmarried, especially to widows: It is good for them to remain like me. 9 However, if they cannot control themselves, they should get married, for it is better to marry than to burn with passion.[b]
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- 1 Corinthians 7:7 The Gk. lacks unmarried
- 1 Corinthians 7:9 The Gk. lacks with passion
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