1 Corinthians 7:4

KJV

The wife hath not power of her own body, but the husband: and likewise also the husband hath not power of his own body, but the wife.

— 1 Corinthians 7:4, King James Version
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Context

This verse from 1 Corinthians Chapter 7 connects to 4 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 …

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Other Translations

ASV

The wife hath not power over her own body, but the husband: and likewise also the husband hath not power over his own body, but the wife.

YLT

the wife over her own body hath not authority, but the husband; and, in like manner also, the husband over his own body hath not authority, but the wife.

BBE

The wife has not power over her body, but the husband; and in the same way the husband has not power over his body, but the wife.

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