1 Corinthians 7:5

New Century Version

Do not refuse to give your bodies to each other, unless you both agree to stay away from sexual relations for a time so you can give your time to prayer. Then come together again so Satan cannot tempt you because of a lack of self-control.

Cross References

Exodus 19:15

Then Moses said to the people, “Be ready in three days. Do not have sexual relations during this time.”

Exodus 21:10

If the man who bought her marries another woman, he must not keep his first wife from having food or clothing or sexual relations.

Joel 2:16

Bring the people together and make the meeting holy for the Lord. Bring together the elders, as well as the children, and even babies that still feed at their mothers’ breasts. The bridegroom should come from his room, the bride from her bedroom.

Zechariah 7:3

They went to the prophets and priests who were at the Temple of the Lord All-Powerful. The men said, “For years in the fifth month of each year we have shown our sadness and fasted. Should we continue to do this?”

Matthew 17:21

That kind of spirit comes out only if you use prayer and fasting.]”

Matthew 19:11

Jesus answered, “Not everyone can accept this teaching, but God has made some able to accept it.

Matthew 4:10

Jesus said to the devil, “Go away from me, Satan! It is written in the Scriptures, ‘You must worship the Lord your God and serve only him.’ ”

1 Corinthians 7:4

The wife does not have full rights over her own body; her husband shares them. And the husband does not have full rights over his own body; his wife shares them.

1 Thessalonians 3:5

Because of this, when I could wait no longer, I sent Timothy to you so I could learn about your faith. I was afraid the devil had tempted you, and perhaps our hard work would have been wasted.