1 Corinthians 7:36

Twentieth Century New Testament 1904

If, however, a father thinks that he is not acting fairly by his unmarried daughter, when she is past her youth, and if under these circumstances her marriage ought to take place, let him act as he thinks right. He is doing nothing wrong-let the marriage take place.

Cross References

Matthew 1:18

The birth of Jesus Christ took place as follows:--His mother Mary was betrothed to Joseph, but, before the marriage took place, she found herself to be with child by the power of the Holy Spirit.

Matthew 5:40

And, when any one wants to go to law with you, to take your coat, let him have your cloak as well;

1 Corinthians 7:35

I say this for your own benefit, not with any intention of putting a halter round your necks, but in order to secure for the Master seemly and constant devotion, free from all distraction.

1 Corinthians 7:37

On the other hand, a father, who has definitely made up his mind, and is under no compulsion, but is free to carry out his own wishes, and who has come to the decision, in his own mind, to keep his unmarried daughter at home will be doing right.

1 Corinthians 7:9

But, if they cannot control themselves, let them marry, for it is better to marry than to be consumed with passion.