1 Corinthians 7:37
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.
Context
This verse from 1 Corinthians Chapter 7 connects to 0 cross-references. Paul addresses questions about marriage and celibacy: it is good not to marry but because of sexual immorality each man should have his own wife. The husband and wife should not deprive one another except by mutual consent. To the …
Other Translations
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.
And he who hath stood stedfast in the heart--not having necessity--and hath authority over his own will, and this he hath determined in his heart--to keep his own virgin--doth well;
But the man who is strong in mind and purpose, who is not forced but has control over his desires, does well if he comes to the decision to keep her a virgin.