1 Corinthians 7:1

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Now I will answer the questions that you asked in your letter. You asked, “Is it best for people not to marry?”

Cross References

Genesis 20:6

God spoke to Abimelech in another dream and said: I know you are innocent. That's why I kept you from sleeping with Sarah and doing anything wrong.

Proverbs 6:29

And if you go to bed with another man's wife, you pay the price.

1 Corinthians 7:2

Well, having your own husband or wife should keep you from doing something immoral.

1 Corinthians 7:8

Here is my advice for people who have never been married and for widows. You should stay single, just as I am.

Ruth 2:9

and follow along behind them, as they gather up what the men have cut. I have warned the men not to bother you, and whenever you are thirsty, you can drink from the water jars they have filled.”