1 Corinthians 7:5

First Nations Version

So do not deny each other unless you both agree for spiritual reasons such as prayer. Only deny yourselves for an agreed-upon time, then renew your relations with each other. In this way, if you lack self-control, then Accuser (Satan) cannot tempt you.

Cross References

Matthew 19:11

“Not many can hold to this teaching,” he answered them, “but only those to whom it has been gifted. There are many reasons for not getting married.

1 Thessalonians 3:5

So because I could not bear waiting any longer, I sent He Gives Honor (Timothy) to see whether you were still walking in our spiritual ways. For I feared that the evil trickster may have drawn you away, and our work among you would come to nothing.

Matthew 4:10

“Get away from me, Accuser (Satan)!” he responded. “For it is written in the Sacred Teachings, ‘The Great Spirit is the only one to honor and serve.’”

1 Corinthians 7:4

In this matter neither wife nor husband have the right over their own bodies. Their bodies belong to each other.

Matthew 17:21

But it takes praying and going without food to make you ready to force out a spirit of this kind.”