1 Corinthians 7:38

God's Word

So it’s fine for a father to give his daughter in marriage, but the father who doesn’t give his daughter in marriage does even better.

Cross References

Matthew 5:32

But I can guarantee that any man who divorces his wife for any reason other than unfaithfulness makes her look as though she has committed adultery. Whoever marries a woman divorced in this way makes himself look as though he has committed adultery.

1 Corinthians 7:26

Because of the present crisis I believe it is good for people to remain as they are.

1 Corinthians 7:37

However, a father may have come to a decision about his daughter. If his decision is to keep her ⌞at home⌟ because she doesn’t want to get married, that’s fine.

1 Corinthians 7:39

A married woman must remain with her husband as long as he lives. If her husband dies, she is free to marry anyone she wishes, but only if the man is a Christian.

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.

Hebrews 13:4

Marriage is honorable in every way, so husbands and wives should be faithful to each other. God will judge those who commit sexual sins, especially those who commit adultery.