1 Corinthians 7:39

Twentieth Century New Testament 1904

A wife is bound to her husband as long as he lives; but, if the husband should pass to his rest, the widow is free to marry any one she wishes, provided he is a believer.

Cross References

1 Corinthians 7:10

To those who are married my direction is-yet it is not mine, but the Master's-that a woman is not to leave her husband

1 Corinthians 7:15

However, if the unbeliever wishes to be separated, let him be so. Under such circumstances neither the Brother nor the Sister is bound; God has called you to live in peace.

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.