1 Corinthians 7:37

The Text-Critical English New Testament

But the man who stands firm in his heart, who is under no compulsion but has control over his own will, and has determined in his heart to keep his virgin daughter from marrying, does well.

Cross References

1 Corinthians 7:1

Now concerning the matters about which you wrote to me: “It is good for a man not to touch a woman.”

1 Corinthians 7:36

Now if any man thinks that he is acting improperly toward his virgin daughter by not letting her marry, if she is past the bloom of her youth and it seems necessary to do so, he should do what he wants. He is not sinning by letting her get married.

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

Each person should give as he decides in his heart, not with sadness or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.

1 Peter 5:2

Shepherd the flock of God that is among you, exercising oversight, not under compulsion, but willingly; not for sordid gain, but eagerly.