1 Corinthians 7:38

New Century Version

So the man who marries his girl does right, but the man who does not marry will do better.

Cross References

Matthew 5:32

But I tell you that anyone who divorces his wife forces her to be guilty of adultery. The only reason for a man to divorce his wife is if she has sexual relations with another man. And anyone who marries that divorced woman is guilty of adultery.

1 Corinthians 7:26

The present time is a time of trouble, so I think it is good for you to stay the way you are.

1 Corinthians 7:37

But if a man is sure in his mind that there is no need for marriage, and has his own desires under control, and has decided not to marry the one to whom he is engaged, he is doing the right thing.

1 Corinthians 7:39

A woman must stay with her husband as long as he lives. But if her husband dies, she is free to marry any man she wants, but she must marry another believer.

1 Corinthians 7:8

Now for those who are not married and for the widows I say this: It is good for them to stay unmarried as I am.

Hebrews 13:4

Marriage should be honored by everyone, and husband and wife should keep their marriage pure. God will judge as guilty those who take part in sexual sins.