1 Corinthians 7:7-9
New American Standard Bible
7 [a]Yet I wish that all [b]men were (A)even as I myself am. However, (B)each has his own gift from God, one in this way, and another in that.
8 But I say to the unmarried and to widows that it is (C)good for them if they remain (D)even as I. 9 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 Corinthians 7:7 One early ms For
- 1 Corinthians 7:7 Or people
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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