1 Corinthians 7:37

Tree of Life Version

But he who stands firm in his heart—who has no pressure, but has power over his own will and has so determined in his own heart to keep her a virgin—he will do well.

Cross References

Daniel 1:8

But Daniel resolved not to defile himself with the king’s delicacies or with the wine he was drinking, so he entreated the chief official for permission not to defile himself.

1 Corinthians 7:1

Now concerning the things about which you wrote to me, it is good for a man not to touch a woman.

1 Corinthians 7:36

But if any man thinks that he is behaving inappropriately toward his virgin, if the time is ripe and it is meant to be, let him do what he decides. He does not sin. Let them marry.

1 Corinthians 7:38

So then both he who marries the virgin does well, and he who doesn’t marry her does better.

2 Corinthians 9:7

Let each one give as he has decided in his heart, not grudgingly or under compulsion—for God loves a cheerful giver.

1 Peter 5:2

shepherd God’s flock among you. Watch over it not under compulsion but willingly before God, not for dishonest gain but eagerly.