1 Corinthians 7:35

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

What I am saying is for your own good—it isn't to limit your freedom. I want to help you to live right and to love the Lord above all else.

Cross References

Matthew 19:12

Some people are unable to marry because of birth defects or because of what someone has done to their bodies. Others stay single for the sake of the kingdom of heaven. Anyone who can accept this teaching should do so.”

Matthew 22:15

The Pharisees got together and planned how they could trick Jesus into saying something wrong.

Luke 21:34

Don't spend all your time thinking about eating or drinking or worrying about life. If you do, the final day will suddenly catch you

Luke 8:14

The seeds that fell among the thorn bushes are also people who hear the message. But they are so eager for riches and pleasures that they never produce anything.

1 Corinthians 7:2

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

1 Corinthians 7:28

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.

1 Corinthians 7:36

But suppose you are engaged to someone old enough to be married, and you want her so much that all you can think about is getting married. Then go ahead and marry. There is nothing wrong with that.

Ephesians 5:3

You are God's people, so don't let it be said that any of you are immoral or indecent or greedy.

Philippians 4:8

Finally, my friends, keep your minds on whatever is true, pure, right, holy, friendly, and proper. Don't ever stop thinking about what is truly worthwhile and worthy of praise.

1 Timothy 1:10

The Law was written for people who are sexual perverts or who live as homosexuals or are kidnappers or liars or won't tell the truth in court. It is for anything else that opposes the correct teaching

Titus 2:3

Tell the older women to behave as those who love the Lord should. They must not gossip about others or be slaves of wine. They must teach what is proper,