1 Corinthians 7:38

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

Therefore, both he that giveth his virgin in marriage, doth well; and he that giveth her not, doth better.

Cross References

Hebrews 13:4

Marriage honourable in all, and the bed undefiled. For fornicators and adulterers God will judge.

1 Corinthians 7:37

For he that hath determined being steadfast in his heart, having no necessity, but having power of his own will; and hath judged this in his heart, to keep his virgin, doth well.

1 Corinthians 7:8

But I say to the unmarried, and to the widows: It is good for them if they so continue, even as I.

1 Corinthians 7:26

I think therefore that this is good for the present necessity, that it is good for a man so to be.

Matthew 5:32

But I say to you, that whosoever shall put away his wife, excepting for the cause of fornication, maketh her to commit adultery: and he that shall marry her that is put away, committeth adultery.

1 Corinthians 7:39

A woman is bound by the law as long as her husband liveth; but if her husband die, she is at liberty: let her marry to whom she will; only in the Lord.