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 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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