1 Corinthians 7:37

Modern King James Version

But he who stands steadfast in his heart, having no necessity, but who has authority over his own will (and has so judged in his heart that he will keep his virginity) he does well.

Cross References

Daniel 1:8

But Daniel laid on his heart that he would not defile himself with the king's food, nor with the wine which he drank. So he asked permission of the chief of the eunuchs that he might not defile himself.

1 Corinthians 7:1

Now concerning what you wrote to me: It is good for a man not to touch a woman.

1 Corinthians 7:36

But if anyone thinks it behaving himself indecently toward his virgin (if she is past her prime, and so it ought to be) let him do what he will; he does not sin; let them marry.

1 Corinthians 7:38

So then he who gives in marriage does well. But he who does not give in marriage does better.

2 Corinthians 9:7

Each one, as he purposes in his heart, let him give; not of grief, or of necessity, for God loves a cheerful giver.

1 Peter 5:2

Feed the flock of God among you, taking the oversight, not by compulsion, but willingly; nor for base gain, but readily;