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
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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