1 Corinthians 7:7-9
English Standard Version
7 (A)I wish that all were (B)as I myself am. But (C)each has his own gift from God, (D)one of one kind and one of another.
8 To the unmarried and the widows I say that (E)it is good for them to remain single, (F)as I am. 9 But if they cannot exercise self-control, (G)they should marry. For it is better to marry than to burn with passion.
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1 Corinthians 7:7-9
Common English Bible
7 I wish all people were like me, but each has a particular gift from God: one has this gift, and another has that one.
8 I’m telling those who are single and widows that it’s good for them to stay single like me. 9 But if they can’t control themselves, they should get married, because it’s better to marry than to burn with passion.
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