1 Corinthians 7:4

Modern English Version

The wife does not have authority over her own body, but the husband does. Likewise, the husband does not have authority over his own body, but the wife does.

Cross References

Matthew 19:9

But I say to you, whoever divorces his wife, except for sexual immorality, and marries another, commits adultery. And whoever marries her who is divorced commits adultery.”

Hosea 3:3

Then I said to her, “You will remain with me many days. You will not play the whore, and you will not belong to another man. And also I will be with you.”

1 Corinthians 7:3

Let the husband render to the wife due affection, and likewise the wife to the husband.

1 Corinthians 7:5

Do not deprive one another except with consent for a time, that you may give yourselves to fasting and prayer. Then come together again, so that Satan does not tempt you for lack of self-control.