1 Corinthians 7:36

English Majority Text Version

But if any man thinks he is behaving improperly toward his virgin, if she is past her prime, and thus it must be, let him do what he desires. He does not sin; let them marry.

Cross References

Matthew 1:18

Now the birth of Jesus Christ was like this: After His mother Mary had been betrothed to Joseph, before they came together, she was found pregnant by the Holy Spirit.

Matthew 5:40

And to the one desiring to sue you and to take your tunic, let him have your cloak also.

1 Corinthians 7:35

And this I say for your own profit, not that I may put a snare upon you, but for that which is proper, and that you may serve the Lord without distraction.

1 Corinthians 7:37

But he who stands in his heart, not having necessity, but has power over his own desire, and has decided this in his heart that he will keep his virgin, does well.

1 Corinthians 7:9

but if they are not exercising self-control, let them marry. For it is better to marry than to burn with passion.