1 Corinthians 7:37

Twentieth Century New Testament 1904

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.

Cross References

1 Corinthians 7:1

With reference to the subjects about which you wrote to me: It would be well for a man to remain single.

1 Corinthians 7:36

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.

1 Corinthians 7:38

In short, the one who consents to his daughter's marriage is doing right, and yet the other will be doing better.

2 Corinthians 9:7

Let every one give as he has determined before hand, not grudgingly or under compulsion; for God loves 'a cheerful giver.'

1 Peter 5:2

I urge you to be true shepherds of the flock of God among you, not because you are compelled, but of your own free will; not from a base love of gain, but with a ready spirit;