1 Corinthians 7:37

Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)

But whoever is firmly established in his heart, being under no necessity but having his desire under control, and has determined this in his heart, to keep her as his betrothed, he will do well.

Cross References

Daniel 1:8

But Daniel resolved that he would not defile himself with the king's rich food, or with the wine which he drank; therefore he asked the chief of the eunuchs to allow him not to defile himself.

1 Corinthians 7:1

Now concerning the matters about which you wrote. It is well for a man not to touch a woman.

1 Corinthians 7:36

If any one thinks that he is not behaving properly toward his betrothed, if his passions are strong, and it has to be, let him do as he wishes: let them marry—it is no sin.

1 Corinthians 7:38

So that he who marries his betrothed does well; and he who refrains from marriage will do better.

2 Corinthians 9:7

Each one must do as he has made up his mind, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.

1 Peter 5:2

Tend the flock of God that is your charge, not by constraint but willingly, not for shameful gain but eagerly,