1 Corinthians 7:38

James Moffatt - New Testament

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.

Cross References

Hebrews 13:4

Let marriage be held in honour by all, and keep the marriage-bed unstained. God will punish the vicious and adulterous.

1 Corinthians 7:37

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.

1 Corinthians 7:8

To the unmarried and to widows I would say this: it is an excellent thing if like me they remain as they are.

1 Corinthians 7:26

Well, what I think is this: that, considering the imminent distress in these days, it would be an excellent plan for you to remain just as you are.

Matthew 5:32

But I tell you, anyone who divorces his wife for any reason except unchastity makes her an adulteress; and whoever marries a divorced woman commits adultery.

1 Corinthians 7:39

A woman is bound to her husband during his lifetime; but if he dies, she is free to marry anyone she pleases — only, it must be a Christian.