1 Corinthians 9:5

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We have the right to bring a believing wife with us when we travel, don’t we? The other apostles and the Lord’s brothers and Peter all do this.

Cross References

John 1:42

Then Andrew brought Simon to Jesus. Jesus looked at him and said, “You are Simon, the son of John. You will be called Cephas.” (“Cephas” means “Peter.”)

Matthew 8:14

Jesus went to Peter’s house. He saw that Peter’s mother-in-law was in bed with a high fever.

Hebrews 13:4

Marriage should be honored by everyone. And every marriage should be kept pure between husband and wife. God will judge guilty those who commit sexual sins and adultery.

Galatians 1:19

I met no other apostles—only James, the brother of the Lord.

1 Corinthians 7:39

A woman should stay with her husband as long as he lives. But if the husband dies, the woman is free to marry any man she wants, but he should belong to the Lord.

1 Corinthians 7:7

I wish everyone could be like me. But God has given each person a different ability. He makes some able to live one way, others to live a different way.

Acts 1:14

The apostles were all together. They were constantly praying with the same purpose. Some women, Mary the mother of Jesus, and his brothers were there with the apostles.

Titus 1:6

To be an elder, a man must not be guilty of living in a wrong way. He must be faithful to his wife, and his children must be faithful to God. They must not be known as children who are wild or don’t obey.

1 Timothy 5:2

Treat the older women like mothers. And treat the younger women with respect like sisters.

1 Timothy 3:2

An elder must be such a good man that no one can rightly criticize him. He must be faithful to his wife. He must have self-control and be wise. He must be respected by others. He must be ready to help people by welcoming them into his home. He must be a good teacher.

1 Corinthians 7:15

But if the husband or wife who is not a believer decides to leave, let them leave. When this happens, the brother or sister in Christ is free. God chose you to have a life of peace.

1 Corinthians 1:12

This is what I mean: One of you says, “I follow Paul,” and someone else says, “I follow Apollos.” Another says, “I follow Peter,” and someone else says, “I follow Christ.”

Romans 16:1

I want you to know that you can trust our sister in Christ, Phoebe. She is a special servant of the church in Cenchrea.

John 2:12

Then Jesus went to the town of Capernaum. His mother and brothers and his followers went with him. They all stayed there a few days.

Luke 6:15

Matthew, Thomas, James, the son of Alphaeus, Simon, called the Zealot,

Mark 6:3

Isn’t he just the carpenter we know—Mary’s son, the brother of James, Joses, Judas, and Simon? And don’t his sisters still live here in town?” So they had a problem accepting him.

Mark 1:30

Simon’s mother-in-law was very sick. She was in bed and had a fever. The people there told Jesus about her.

Matthew 13:55

Isn’t he just the son of the carpenter we know? Isn’t his mother’s name Mary, and aren’t his brothers James, Joseph, Simon, and Judas?

Song of Solomon 4:12

My darling, my bride, you are pure like a locked garden. You are like a locked pool, a closed fountain.

1 Timothy 4:3

They say that it is wrong to marry. And they say that there are some foods that people must not eat. But God made these foods, and those who believe and who understand the truth can eat them with thanks.

1 Corinthians 7:8

Now for those who are not married and for the widows I say this: It is good for you to stay single like me.

Luke 8:20

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