Devine Scripture

1 Corinthians 7:38

1 Corinthians chapter 7 · verse 38 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

So then both he that giveth his own virgin daughter in marriage doeth well; and he that giveth her not in marriage shall do better.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

So then both he that giveth his own virgin daughter in marriage doeth well; and he that giveth her not in marriage shall do better.

Context

v.37But he that standeth stedfast in his heart, having no necessity, but hath power as touching his own will, and hath determined this in his own heart, to keep his own virgin daughter, shall do well.

v.38This passage

v.39A wife is bound for so long time as her husband liveth; but if the husband be dead, she is free to be married to whom she will; only in the Lord.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • 1 Corinthians 7:32

    But I would have you to be free from cares. He that is unmarried is careful for the things of the Lord, how he may please the Lord:

  • 1 Corinthians 7:37

    But he that standeth stedfast in his heart, having no necessity, but hath power as touching his own will, and hath determined this in his own heart, to keep his own virgin daughter, shall do well.

  • Hebrews 13:4

    Let marriage be had in honor among all, and let the bed be undefiled: for fornicators and adulterers God will judge.

  • 1 Corinthians 7:8

    But I say to the unmarried and to widows, It is good for them if they abide even as I.

  • 1 Corinthians 7:26

    I think therefore that this is good by reason of the distress that is upon us, namely, that it is good for a man to be as he is.

  • 1 Corinthians 7:1

    Now concerning the things whereof ye wrote: It is good for a man not to touch a woman.