1 Corinthians 9:5

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Don’t we have the right to take our wives along with us like the other apostles, the Lord’s brothers, and Cephas  do?

Cross References

Song of Solomon 4:12

My bride, my sister is a garden that is locked, a garden that is locked, a spring that is sealed.

Matthew 13:55

Isn’t this the carpenter’s son? Isn’t his mother’s name Mary? Aren’t his brothers’ names James, Joseph, Simon, and Judas?

Matthew 8:14

When Jesus went to Peter’s house, he saw Peter’s mother-in-law in bed with a fever.

Mark 1:30

Simon’s mother-in-law was in bed with a fever. The first thing they did was to tell Jesus about her.

Mark 6:3

Isn’t this the carpenter, the son of Mary, and the brother of James, Joseph, Judas, and Simon? Aren’t his sisters here with us?” So they took offense at him.

Luke 6:15

Matthew, Thomas, James (son of Alphaeus), Simon (who was called the Zealot),

Luke 8:20

Someone told Jesus, “Your mother and your brothers are standing outside. They want to see you.”

John 1:42

Andrew brought Simon to Jesus. Jesus looked at Simon and said, “You are Simon, son of John. Your name will be Cephas” (which means “Peter”).

John 2:12

After this, Jesus, his mother, brothers, and disciples went to the city of Capernaum and stayed there for a few days.

Acts 1:14

The apostles had a single purpose as they devoted themselves to prayer. They were joined by some women, including Mary (the mother of Jesus), and they were joined by his brothers.

Romans 16:1

With this letter I’m introducing Phoebe to you. She is our sister in the Christian faith and a deacon of the church in the city of Cenchrea.

1 Corinthians 1:12

This is what I mean: Each of you is saying, “I follow Paul,” or “I follow Apollos,” or “I follow Cephas,”  or “I follow Christ.”

1 Corinthians 7:15

But if the unbelieving partners leave, let them go. Under these circumstances a Christian man or Christian woman is not bound ⌞by a marriage vow⌟. God has called you to live in peace.

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 7:7

I would like everyone to be like me. However, each person has a special gift from God, and these gifts vary from person to person.

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.

Galatians 1:19

I didn’t see any other apostle. I only saw James, the Lord’s brother.

1 Timothy 3:2

A bishop must have a good reputation. He must have only one wife, be sober, use good judgment, be respectable, be hospitable, and be able to teach.

1 Timothy 4:3

They will try to stop others from getting married and from eating certain foods. God created food to be received with prayers of thanks by those who believe and know the truth.

1 Timothy 5:2

older women as if they were your mothers, and younger women as if they were your sisters, while keeping yourself morally pure.

Titus 1:6

A spiritual leader must have a good reputation. He must have only one wife and have children who are believers. His children shouldn’t be known for having wild lifestyles or being rebellious.

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.