1 Corinthians 7:9

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

But if you don't have enough self-control, then go ahead and get married. After all, it is better to marry than to burn with desire.

Cross References

Acts 19:36

No one can deny this, and so you should calm down and not do anything foolish.

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.

1 Corinthians 7:39

A wife should stay married to her husband until he dies. Then she is free to marry again, but only to a man who is a follower of the Lord.

1 Thessalonians 4:4

Respect and honour your wife.

1 Timothy 5:11

Don't put young widows on the list. They may later have a strong desire to get married. Then they will turn away from Christ

1 Timothy 5:14

I would prefer that young widows get married, have children, and look after their families. Then the enemy won't have any reason to say insulting things about us.