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[a]Yet I wish that all men were (A)even as I myself am. However, (B)each man has his own gift from God, one this way, and another that.

But I say to the unmarried and to widows that it is (C)good for them if they remain (D)even as I. But if they do not have self-control, (E)let them marry, for it is better to marry than to burn with passion.

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  1. 1 Corinthians 7:7 One early ms For

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.

I say to those who are unmarried, especially to widows: It is good for them to remain like me. 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. 1 Corinthians 7:7 The Gk. lacks unmarried
  2. 1 Corinthians 7:9 The Gk. lacks with passion