1 Corinthians 7:28

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

It isn't wrong to marry, even if you have never been married before. But those who marry will have a lot of trouble, and I want to protect you from that.

Cross References

Matthew 5:32

But I tell you not to divorce your wife unless she has committed some terrible sexual sin. If you divorce her, you will cause her to be unfaithful, just as any man who marries her is guilty of taking another man's wife.

1 Corinthians 7:26

We are now going through hard times, and I think it is best for you to stay as you are.

1 Corinthians 7:27

If you are married, stay married. If you are not married, don't try to get married.

1 Corinthians 7:29

My friends, what I mean is that the Lord will soon come, and it won't matter if you are married or not.

2 Corinthians 1:23

God is my witness that I stayed away from Corinth, just to keep from being hard on you.

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.