1 Corinthians 7:39

New English Translation

A wife is bound as long as her husband is living. But if her husband dies, she is free to marry anyone she wishes (only someone in the Lord).

Cross References

Genesis 6:2

the sons of God saw that the daughters of humankind were beautiful. Thus they took wives for themselves from any they chose.

Malachi 2:11

Judah has become disloyal, and unspeakable sins have been committed in Israel and Jerusalem. For Judah has profaned the holy things that the Lord loves and has turned to a foreign god!

1 Corinthians 7:10

To the married I give this command – not I, but the Lord – a wife should not divorce a husband

1 Corinthians 7:15

But if the unbeliever wants a divorce, let it take place. In these circumstances the brother or sister is not bound. God has called you in peace.

1 Corinthians 7:38

So then, the one who marries his own virgin does well, but the one who does not, does better.