1 Corinthians 7:38

The Text-Critical English New Testament

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

Cross References

Matthew 5:32

But I say to you that whoever divorces his wife, apart from a matter of fornication, makes her commit adultery. And whoever marries a divorced woman commits adultery.

1 Corinthians 7:26

I think it is good then, on account of the present distress, for a man to remain as he is.

1 Corinthians 7:37

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.

1 Corinthians 7:39

A wife is bound by the law to her husband for as long as he lives. But if her husband dies, she is free to be married to anyone she wishes, but only in the Lord.

1 Corinthians 7:8

Now to the unmarried and the widows I say: It is good for them if they remain even as I am.

Hebrews 13:4

Marriage must be held in honor by all, and the marriage bed must be kept pure, but God will judge fornicators and adulterers.