1 Corinthians 7:37

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

But it is better to have self-control and to make up your mind not to marry.

Cross References

Daniel 1:8

Daniel made up his mind to eat and drink only what God had approved for his people to eat. And he asked the king's chief official for permission not to eat the food and wine served in the royal palace.

1 Corinthians 7:1

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

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.

1 Corinthians 7:38

It is perfectly all right to marry, but it is better not to get married at all.

2 Corinthians 9:7

Each of you must make up your own mind about how much to give. But don't feel sorry that you must give and don't feel that you are forced to give. God loves people who love to give.

1 Peter 5:2

Just as shepherds watch over their sheep, you must watch over everyone God has placed in your care. Do it willingly in order to please God, and not simply because you think you must. Let it be something you want to do, instead of something you do merely to make money.