1 Corinthians 9:5

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

We each have the right to marry one of the Lord's followers and to take her along with us, just as the other apostles and the Lord's brothers and Peter do.

Cross References

Song of Solomon 4:12

My bride, my very own, you are a garden, a fountain closed off to all others.

Matthew 13:55

Isn't he the son of the carpenter? Isn't Mary his mother, and aren't James, Joseph, Simon, and Judas his brothers?

Matthew 8:14

Jesus went to the home of Peter, where he found that Peter's mother-in-law was sick in bed with fever.

Mark 1:30

When they got there, Jesus was told that Simon's mother-in-law was sick in bed with fever.

Mark 6:3

Isn't he the carpenter, the son of Mary? Aren't James, Joseph, Judas, and Simon his brothers? Don't his sisters still live here in our town?” The people were very unhappy because of what he was doing.

Luke 6:15

Matthew, Thomas, and James the son of Alphaeus. The rest of the apostles were Simon, known as the Eager One,

Luke 8:20

Someone told Jesus, “Your mother and brothers are standing outside and want to see you.”

John 1:42

Andrew brought his brother to Jesus. And when Jesus saw him, he said, “Simon son of John, you will be called Cephas.” This name can be translated as “Peter”.

John 2:12

After this, he went with his mother, his brothers, and his disciples to the town of Capernaum, where they stayed for a few days.

Acts 1:14

The apostles often met together and prayed with a single purpose in mind. The women and Mary the mother of Jesus would meet with them, and so would his brothers.

Romans 16:1

I have good things to say about Phoebe, who is a leader in the church at Cenchreae.

1 Corinthians 1:12

They have said that some of you claim to follow me, while others claim to follow Apollos or Peter or Christ.

1 Corinthians 7:15

If your husband or wife isn't a follower of the Lord and decides to divorce you, then you should agree to it. You are no longer bound to that person. After all, God chose you and wants you to live at peace.

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 Corinthians 7:7

I wish that all of you were like me, but God has given different gifts to each of us.

1 Corinthians 7:8

Here is my advice for people who have never been married and for widows. You should stay single, just as I am.

Galatians 1:19

The only other apostle I saw was James, the Lord's brother.

1 Timothy 3:2

That's why officials must have a good reputation and be faithful in marriage. They must be self-controlled, sensible, well-behaved, friendly to strangers, and able to teach.

1 Timothy 4:3

will forbid people to marry or to eat certain foods. But God created these foods to be eaten with thankful hearts by his followers who know the truth.

1 Timothy 5:2

and treat older women as you would your own mother. Show the same respect to younger women that you would to your sister.

Titus 1:6

they must have a good reputation and be faithful in marriage. Their children must be followers of the Lord and not have a reputation for being wild and disobedient.

Hebrews 13:4

Have respect for marriage. Always be faithful to your partner, because God will punish anyone who is immoral or unfaithful in marriage.