1 Corinthians 7:37

James Moffatt - New Testament

But the man of firm purpose who has made up his mind, who, instead of being forced against his will, has determined to himself to keep his maid a spiritual bride — that man will be doing the right thing.

Cross References

1 Corinthians 7:36

At the same time, if any man considers he is not behaving properly to the maid who is his spiritual bride, if his passions are strong and if it must be so, then let him do what he wants — let them be married; it is no sin for him.

1 Corinthians 7:38

Thus both are right alike in marrying and in refraining from marriage, but he who does not marry will be found to have done better.

2 Corinthians 9:7

Everyone is to give what he has made up his mind to give; there is to be no grudging or compulsion about it, for God loves the giver who gives cheerfully.

1 Peter 5:2

be shepherds to your flock of God; take charge of them willingly instead of being pressed to it, not to make a base profit from it but freely,

1 Corinthians 7:1

Now about the questions in your letter. It is an excellent thing for a man to have no intercourse with a woman;