1 Corinthians 7:1

God's Word

Now, concerning the things that you wrote about: It’s good for men not to get married.

Cross References

1 Corinthians 7:8

I say to those who are not married, especially to widows: It is good for you to stay single like me.

Genesis 20:6

“Yes, I know that you did this with a clear conscience,” God said to him in the dream. “In fact, I kept you from sinning against me. That’s why I didn’t let you touch her.

Proverbs 6:29

So it is with a man who has sex with his neighbor’s wife. None who touch her will escape punishment.

Ruth 2:9

Watch where my men are reaping, and follow the young women in that field. I have ordered my young men not to touch you. When you’re thirsty, go to the jars and drink some of the water that the young men have drawn.”

1 Corinthians 7:2

But in order to avoid sexual sins, each man should have his own wife, and each woman should have her own husband.