1 Corinthians 7:9

An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

But if they cannot control their [sexual] desires, they should get married, for it is better [for them] to marry than to burn [i.e., with sexual lust which cannot be legitimately gratified].

Cross References

Acts 19:36

Since no one can [really] say anything against these things, just calm down and do not do anything foolish.

1 Corinthians 7:2

But, because of so much sexual immorality, each man should have his own wife and each woman her own husband.

1 Corinthians 7:28

But if you should marry, you have not sinned. And if a virgin girl marries, she has not sinned. Yet those individuals [who do marry] will have troubles in this life, and I want to spare you of that.

1 Corinthians 7:36

But if any man thinks he is [being tempted to] behave improperly toward his virgin [fiancée], and she is past prime [marriageable] age, and feels the need [to get married] [Note: The Greek says “and so it has to be”], he should do what he wants; they should get married --- that man has not sinned.

1 Corinthians 7:39

A wife is bound [i.e., to stay married] for as long as her husband is alive. But if her husband dies, she is free to be married to anyone she wants; [but it must be] only in the Lord [i.e., he must be a faithful Christian].

1 Thessalonians 4:4

Each of you should know how to control his own body in a dedicated and honorable way,

1 Timothy 5:11

But refuse [to put] younger widows [on the list. See verse 9], because when they become restless for sensual pleasure, contrary to [their commitment to] Christ, they want to get married [again].

1 Timothy 5:14

Therefore, I want the younger widows to get married, have children and manage their homes, so that they do not give the enemy [i.e., non-Christians] an opportunity for speaking against [the church].