1 Corinthians 7:38
So then he that giveth her in marriage doeth well; but he that giveth her not in marriage doeth better.
Context
This verse from 1 Corinthians Chapter 7 connects to 8 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
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.
so that both he who is giving in marriage doth well, and he who is not giving in marriage doth better.
So then, he who gets married to his virgin does well, and he who keeps her unmarried does better.
Cross References
Now concerning the things whereof ye wrote unto me: It is good for a man not to touch a woman.
Nevertheless, to avoid fornication, let every man have his own wife, and let every woman have her own husband.
I say therefore to the unmarried and widows, It is good for them if they abide even as I.
I suppose therefore that this is good for the present distress, I say, that it is good for a man …
But I would have you without carefulness. He that is unmarried careth for the things that belong to the Lord, …
There is difference also between a wife and a virgin. The unmarried woman careth for the things of the Lord, …
Nevertheless he that standeth stedfast in his heart, having no necessity, but hath power over his own will, and hath …
Marriage is honourable in all, and the bed undefiled: but whoremongers and adulterers God will judge.