1 Corinthians 7:39

James Moffatt - New Testament

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.

Cross References

1 Corinthians 7:10

For married people these are my instructions (and they are the Lord's, not mine). A wife is not to separate from her husband —

1 Corinthians 7:15

(Should the unbelieving partner be determined to separate, however, separation let it be; in such cases the Christian brother or sister is not tied to marriage.) It is to a life of peace that God has called us.

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.