1 Corinthians 7:37

The Scriptures 2009

But he who stands steadfast in his heart, having no necessity, and has authority over his own desire, and has so decided in his heart to guard his own maiden, does well.

Cross References

Daniel 1:8

But Dani’ĕl laid it upon his heart that he would not defile himself with the portion of the sovereign’s food, nor with the wine which he drank. So he asked permission from the chief of the eunuchs not to defile himself.

1 Corinthians 7:1

And concerning the matters you wrote to me: It is good for a man not to touch a woman.

1 Corinthians 7:36

And if anyone thinks he is behaving improperly toward his maiden, if she is past the flower of her youth, and so it should be, let him do what he desires, he does not sin – let them marry.

1 Corinthians 7:38

So then he who gives her in marriage does well, but he who does not give her in marriage does better.

2 Corinthians 9:7

Let each one give as he purposes in his heart, not of grief or of necessity, for Elohim loves a joyous giver.

1 Peter 5:2

Shepherd the flock of Elohim which is among you, serving as overseers, not by compulsion but voluntarily, not out of greed for filthy gain, but eagerly,