1 Corinthians 7:39

New International Version

A woman is bound to her husband as long as he lives. But if her husband dies, she is free to marry anyone she wishes, but he must belong to the Lord.

Cross References

Genesis 6:2

the sons of God saw that the daughters of humans were beautiful, and they married any of them they chose.

Malachi 2:11

Judah has been unfaithful. A detestable thing has been committed in Israel and in Jerusalem: Judah has desecrated the sanctuary the Lord loves by marrying women who worship a foreign god.

1 Corinthians 7:10

To the married I give this command (not I, but the Lord): A wife must not separate from her husband.

1 Corinthians 7:15

But if the unbeliever leaves, let it be so. The brother or the sister is not bound in such circumstances; God has called us to live in peace.

1 Corinthians 7:38

So then, he who marries the virgin does right, but he who does not marry her does better.