1 Corinthians 7:38

And so, he who joins with his virgin in matrimony does well, and he who does not join with her does better.

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In The King James Version

So then he that giveth her in marriage doeth well; but he that giveth her not in marriage doeth better.

In Context

37But if he has decided firmly in his heart, and he does not have any obligation, but only the power of his free will, and if he has judged this in his heart, to let her remain a virgin, he does well.

39A woman is bound under the law for as long as her husband lives. But if her husband has died, she is free. She may marry whomever she wishes, but only in the Lord.

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Cross References

1 Corinthians 7:1Now concerning the things about which you wrote to me: It is good for a man not to touch a woman.

1 Corinthians 7:26Therefore, I consider this to be good, because of the present necessity: that it is good for a man to be such as I am.

1 Corinthians 7:37But if he has decided firmly in his heart, and he does not have any obligation, but only the power of his free will, and if he has judged this in his heart, to let her remain a virgin, he does well.

Matthew Henry on 1 Corinthians 7:37-39

Prudential Directions to the Unmarried. ( a. d. 57.) 36 But if any man think that he behaveth himself uncomely toward his virgin, if she pass the flower of her age, and need so require, let him do what he will, he sinneth not: let them marry. 37 Nevertheless he that standeth stedfast in his heart, having no necessity, but hath power over his own will, and hath so decreed in his heart that he will keep his virgin, doeth well. 38 So then he that giveth her in marriage doeth well; but he that giveth her not in… Read the whole commentary →

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