1 Corinthians 7:5

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

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.

Cross References

Exodus 19:15

He told them to be ready in three days and not to have sex in the meantime.

Joel 2:16

Make sure that everyone is fit to worship me. Bring adults, children, babies, and even bring newlyweds from their festivities.

Matthew 19:11

Jesus told them, “Only those people who have been given the gift of staying single can accept this teaching.

1 Thessalonians 3:5

At last, when I could not wait any longer, I sent Timothy to find out about your faith. I hoped that Satan had not tempted you and made all our work useless.

Matthew 4:10

Jesus answered, “Go away Satan! The Scriptures say: ‘Worship the Lord your God and serve only him.’ ”

Exodus 21:10

If the man later marries another woman, he must continue to provide food and clothing for the one he bought and to treat her as a wife.

1 Corinthians 7:4

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