1 Corinthians 7:39

Modern English Version

The wife is bound by the law as long as her husband lives. But if her husband dies, she is at liberty to be married to whom she will, but only in the Lord.

Cross References

Genesis 6:2

the sons of God saw that the daughters of men were fair and took as wives any they chose.

Malachi 2:11

Judah has dealt treacherously, and an abomination has been committed in Israel and Jerusalem. For Judah has profaned the sanctuary of the Lord, which He loves, and has married the daughter of a foreign god.

1 Corinthians 7:10

Now to the married I command, not I, but the Lord, do not let the wife depart from her husband.

1 Corinthians 7:15

But if the unbeliever departs, let that one depart. A brother or a sister is not bound in such cases. God has called us to peace.

1 Corinthians 7:38

So then he who gives her in marriage does well, but he who gives her not in marriage does better.