1 Corinthians 7:7-9
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7 I wish that all were as I myself am. But each has a particular gift from God, one having one kind and another a different kind.(A)
8 To the unmarried and the widows I say that it is good for them to remain unmarried as I am.(B) 9 But if they are not practicing self-control, they should marry. For it is better to marry than to be aflame with passion.(C)
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1 Corinthians 7:7-9
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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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