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1 Corinthians 7

1 Corinthians 7:3

Principles of Marriage · 1 Corinthians 7:1–16
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Translations

Modern
The husband should fulfill his marital duty to his wife, and likewise the wife to her husband.
Traditional
Let the husband render unto the wife due benevolence: and likewise also the wife unto the husband.
Literal
Let the husband render the duty to the wife, and likewise also the wife to the husband.
Latin
Uxori vir debitum reddat: similiter autem et uxor viro.

Original

Greek
English
The husband should fulfill his marital duty to his wife, and likewise the wife to her husband.

Notes

1 Corinthians 7:3–4

To avoid the temptation of sexual immorality, married Christians should consider their spouse's sexual needs. Both partners have the right to sexual intimacy in marriage, and they should not withhold it. In marriage, each person gives their spouse authority over their body, but this authority should never be abused.

1 Corinthians 7:1–40

Paul often says that true Christians, as servants of Christ, belong completely to Christ for his service. Because of this, he suggests Christians stay single. However, he admits that getting married is not a sin.

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Topics

Benevolence Continence: General Scriptures Concerning Disrespectful Wives Equal Rights Healthy Marriage Honor your Husband Husband: General Scriptures Concerning Husbands: should Have but One Wife Marriage: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Masturbation Pleasing your Husband Sex in Marriage Stoicism: Paul Teaches: Celibacy Wife: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Wives: Duties of, to Their Husbands: To be Faithful to Them