1 Corinthians 7:4

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

A wife belongs to her husband instead of to herself, and a husband belongs to his wife instead of to himself.

Cross References

Hosea 3:3

Then I said, “Now you are mine! You will have to remain faithful to me, though it will be a long time before we sleep together.”

Matthew 19:9

I say that if your wife has not committed some terrible sexual sin, you must not divorce her to marry someone else. If you do, you are unfaithful.”

1 Corinthians 7:3

Husbands and wives should be fair with each other about having sex.

1 Corinthians 7:5

So don't refuse sex to each other, unless you agree not to have sex for a little while, in order to spend time in prayer. Then Satan won't be able to tempt you because of your lack of self-control.