1 Corinthians 7:9

Twentieth Century New Testament 1904

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

Cross References

Acts 19:36

As these are undeniable facts, you ought to keep calm and do nothing rash;

1 Corinthians 7:2

But, owing to the prevalence of immorality, I advise every man to have his own wife, and every woman her husband.

1 Corinthians 7:28

still, if you should marry, that is not wrong; nor, if a young woman marries, is that wrong. But those who marry will have much trouble to bear, and my wish is to spare you.

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 7:39

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.

1 Thessalonians 4:4

Each of you recognizing the duty of taking one woman for his wife, purely and honorably,

1 Timothy 5:11

But you should exclude the younger widows from the list; for, when they grow restive under the yoke of the Christ, they want to marry,

1 Timothy 5:14

Therefore I advise young widows to marry, bear children, and attend to their homes, and so avoid giving the enemy an opportunity for scandal.