1 Corinthians 7:37

Bible in Basic English 1965

But the man who is strong in mind and purpose, who is not forced but has control over his desires, does well if he comes to the decision to keep her a virgin.

Cross References

Daniel 1:8

And Daniel had come to the decision that he would not make himself unclean with the king's food or wine; so he made a request to the captain of the unsexed servants that he might not make himself unclean.

1 Corinthians 7:1

Now, as to the things in your letter to me: It is good for a man to have nothing to do with a woman.

1 Corinthians 7:36

But if, in any man's opinion, he is not doing what is right for his virgin, if she is past her best years, and there is need for it, let him do what seems right to him; it is no sin; let them be married.

1 Corinthians 7:38

So then, he who gets married to his virgin does well, and he who keeps her unmarried does better.

2 Corinthians 9:7

Let every man do after the purpose of his heart; not giving with grief, or by force: for God takes pleasure in a ready giver.

1 Peter 5:2

Keep watch over the flock of God which is in your care, using your authority, not as forced to do so, but gladly; and not for unclean profit but with a ready mind;