The disciplessaidto Him, "Ifthe relationshipof the manwith his wifeis like this,it is betternot to marry."
Then the LORDGodsaid,"It is not goodfor the manto be alone;I will makehim a helpersuitablefor him."
He who findsa wifefindsa goodthingAnd obtainsfavorfrom the LORD.
It is betterto livein a desertlandThanwith a contentiousand vexingwoman.
It is betterto livein a cornerof a roofThanin a housesharedwith a contentiouswoman.
But He saidto them, "Not all men[can] acceptthisstatement,but [only] those to whomit has been given.
"And I sayto you, whoeverdivorceshis wife,exceptfor immorality,and marriesanother womancommits adultery."
But I sayto the unmarriedand to widowsthat it is goodfor them ifthey remainevenas I.
[men] who forbidmarriage[and advocate] abstainingfrom foodswhichGodhas createdto be gratefullysharedin by thosewho believeand knowthe truth.
