1 Corinthians 9:5

Contemporary English Version 1995

We each have the right to marry one of the Lord's followers and to take her along with us, just as the other apostles and the Lord's brothers and Peter do.

Cross References

John 1:42

Andrew brought his brother to Jesus. And when Jesus saw him, he said, “Simon son of John, you will be called Cephas.” This name can be translated as “Peter.”

Matthew 8:14

Jesus went to the home of Peter, where he found that Peter's mother-in-law was sick in bed with fever.

Hebrews 13:4

Have respect for marriage. Always be faithful to your partner, because God will punish anyone who is immoral or unfaithful in marriage.

Galatians 1:19

The only other apostle I saw was James, the Lord's brother.

1 Corinthians 7:39

A wife should stay married to her husband until he dies. Then she is free to marry again, but only to a man who is a follower of the Lord.

1 Corinthians 7:7

I wish all of you were like me, but God has given different gifts to each of us.

Acts 1:14

The apostles often met together and prayed with a single purpose in mind. The women and Mary the mother of Jesus would meet with them, and so would his brothers.

Titus 1:6

they must have a good reputation and be faithful in marriage. Their children must be followers of the Lord and not have a reputation for being wild and disobedient.

1 Timothy 5:2

and treat older women as you would your own mother. Show the same respect to younger women that you would to your sister.

1 Timothy 3:2

That's why officials must have a good reputation and be faithful in marriage. They must be self-controlled, sensible, well-behaved, friendly to strangers, and able to teach.

1 Corinthians 7:15

If your husband or wife isn't a follower of the Lord and decides to divorce you, then you should agree to it. You are no longer bound to that person. After all, God chose you and wants you to live at peace.

1 Corinthians 1:12

They have said that some of you claim to follow me, while others claim to follow Apollos or Peter or Christ.

Romans 16:1

I have good things to say about Phoebe, who is a leader in the church at Cenchreae.

John 2:12

After this, he went with his mother, his brothers, and his disciples to the town of Capernaum, where they stayed for a few days.

Luke 6:15

Matthew, Thomas, and James the son of Alphaeus. The rest of the apostles were Simon, known as the Eager One,

Mark 6:3

Isn't he the carpenter, the son of Mary? Aren't James, Joseph, Judas, and Simon his brothers? Don't his sisters still live here in our town?” The people were upset because of what he was doing.

Mark 1:30

When they got there, Jesus was told that Simon's mother-in-law was sick in bed with fever.

Matthew 13:55

Isn't he the son of the carpenter? Isn't Mary his mother, and aren't James, Joseph, Simon, and Judas his brothers?

Song of Solomon 4:12

My bride, my very own, you are a garden, a fountain closed off to all others.

1 Timothy 4:3

will forbid people to marry or to eat certain foods. But God created these foods to be eaten with thankful hearts by his followers who know the truth.

1 Corinthians 7:8

My advice for the unmarried and for widows is that it is acceptable for them to remain single, just as I am.

Luke 8:20

Someone told Jesus, “Your mother and brothers are standing outside and want to see you.”