1 Corinthians 7:37

A Conservative Version

But he who stands firm in his heart, not having necessity, but has power based upon his own will, and has decided this in his heart, to keep his own celibacy, does well.

Cross References

1 Corinthians 7:36

But if any man thinks to behave improperly toward his virgin, if it is past the best time, and so ought to happen, she should do what she wants, she does not sin, they should marry.

1 Corinthians 7:38

And therefore he who gives in marriage does well, but he who does not give in marriage does better.

2 Corinthians 9:7

Each man as he purposes in his heart, not from regret or from necessity, for God loves a cheerful giver.

1 Peter 5:2

Tend ye the flock of God among you, watching over, not by obligation, but willingly, nor greedily, but readily,

Daniel 1:8

But Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself with the king's food, nor with the wine which he drank. Therefore he requested of the ruler of the eunuchs that he might not defile himself.

1 Corinthians 7:1

Now concerning the things of which ye wrote to me. It is good for a man not to touch a woman.