1 Corinthians 7:1

New International Reader's Version

Now I want to deal with the things you wrote me about. Some of you say, “It is good for a man not to sleep with a woman.”

Cross References

Genesis 20:6

Then God spoke to him in the dream. He said, “Yes, I know you had no idea you were doing anything wrong. So I have kept you from sinning against me. That is why I did not let you touch her.

Proverbs 6:29

It’s the same for anyone who has sex with another man’s wife. Anyone who touches her will be punished.

1 Corinthians 7:2

But since sexual sin is happening, each man should sleep with his own wife. And each woman should sleep with her own husband.

1 Corinthians 7:8

I speak now to those who are not married. I also speak to widows. It is good for you to stay single like me.

Ruth 2:9

Keep your eye on the field where the men are cutting grain. Walk behind the women who are gathering it. Pick up the grain that is left. I’ve told the men not to bother you. When you are thirsty, go and get a drink. Take water from the jars the men have filled.”