1 Corinthians 7:38

A Conservative Version

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

Cross References

Hebrews 13:4

Marriage is precious in every way, and the undefiled bed, but God will judge fornicators and adulterers.

1 Corinthians 7:37

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.

1 Corinthians 7:8

But I say to the unmarried and to the widows, it is good for them if they remain even as I.

1 Corinthians 7:26

I suppose therefore this to be good because of the present distress, that it is good for a man to be this way:

Matthew 5:32

But I say to you, that whoever may divorce his wife apart from a matter of fornication, disposes her to commit adultery, and whoever may marry her who has been divorced commits adultery.

1 Corinthians 7:39

A wife is bound by law as long a time as her husband lives, but also if the husband should sleep, she is free to be married to whom she desires, only in Lord.