1 Corinthians 6:16

Translations

Modern

Or don’t you know that he who unites himself with a prostitute is one with her in body? For it is said, “The two will become one flesh.”

Traditional

What? know ye not that he which is joined to an harlot is one body? for two, saith he, shall be one flesh.

Literal

Or do you not know that the one being joined to the prostitute is one body? For it says, “The two will be into one flesh.”

Latin

An nescitis quoniam qui adhæret meretrici, unum corpus efficitur? Erunt enim (inquit) duo in carne una.

Original

Greek

English

Or don’t you know that he who unites himself with a prostitute is one with her in body? For it is said, “The two will become one flesh.”

Notes

1 Corinthians 6:15–17

Being a Christian means being spiritually connected to Christ in both life and death (see Romans 6:3–11). Because of this, believers' bodies are parts of Christ (see 1 Corinthians 12:12–28; Romans 12:4–5). This spiritual connection (see John 14:20; 17:21–23) means they should not misuse their bodies by joining with a prostitute.

1 Corinthians 6:12–20

Paul provides several reasons why Christians should avoid sexual immorality.

Theme notes and profiles

Corinth Paul (Saul) Family, Community, and Sexual Sin Holiness and Sexual Purity Human Sexuality Marriage and Sexuality Purity and Identity Temple Design as a Picture of God's Truth The Church The Holiness of God’s People Tolerance

Related verses

Genesis 2:24
For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and they will become one flesh.
Ephesians 5:31
“For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh.”
Mark 10:8
…and the two will become one flesh.’ So they are no longer two, but one flesh.
Matthew 19:5–6
…and said, ‘For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh’?
Matthew 21:31–32
Which of the two did the will of his father?” “The first,” they answered. Jesus said to them, “Truly I tell you, the tax collectors and prostitutes are entering the kingdom of God before you.
Genesis 38:24
About three months later, Judah was told, “Your daughter-in-law Tamar has prostituted herself, and now she is pregnant.” “Bring her out!” Judah replied. “Let her be burned to death!”
Genesis 34:31
But they replied, “Should he have treated our sister like a prostitute?”
Hebrews 11:31
By faith the prostitute Rahab, because she welcomed the spies in peace, did not perish with those who were disobedient.
Judges 16:1
One day Samson went to Gaza, where he saw a prostitute and went in to spend the night with her.
Genesis 38:15
When Judah saw her, he thought she was a prostitute because she had covered her face.

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) First Letter to the Corinthians Flesh Jude, Letter of Nicolaitans Peter, Second Letter of Prostitute, Prostitution Sex, Sexuality Sexual Immorality Virgin

Topics

Adultery: General Scriptures Concerning Chastity: General Scriptures Concerning Chastity: Keep the Body In Lasciviousness: General Scriptures Concerning Marriage: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To One Flesh Righteous: Unity of, with Christ Soul Ties The Body of Christ

1 Corinthians 6:16

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