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1 Corinthians 7

1 Corinthians 7:39

The Unmarried and Widowed · 1 Corinthians 7:25–40
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Translations

Modern
A wife is bound to her husband as long as he lives. But if her husband dies, she is free to marry anyone she wishes, as long as he belongs to the Lord.
Traditional
The wife is bound by the law as long as her husband liveth; but if her husband be dead, she is at liberty to be married to whom she will; only in the Lord.
Literal
A wife has been bound for as long a time as her husband may live; but if the husband shall have died, she is free to be married to whom she wants, only in the Lord.
Latin
Mulier alligata est legi quanto tempore vir ejus vivit, quod si dormierit vir ejus, liberata est: cui vult nubat, tantum in Domino.

Original

Greek
English
A wife is bound to her husband as long as he lives. But if her husband dies, she is free to marry anyone she wishes, as long as he belongs to the Lord.

Notes

1 Corinthians 7:39

A widow may marry another man, but only if he loves the Lord. Paul strongly advised Christians not to marry non-believers (see 2 Corinthians 6:14–16).

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.

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul) Biblical Marriage Human Sexuality

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Divorce First Letter to the Corinthians Love

Topics

Age Differences in Marriage Being Unequally Yoked Breaking Covenants Celibacy: General Scriptures Concerning Dating Non Believers Marriage: Advised Marriage: Indissoluble During the Joint Lives of the Parties Marriage: should be Only in the Lord Marriage: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Marriage: Wives Among the Israelites Must be Israelites Remarriage Spousal Abandonment Stoicism: Paul Teaches: Celibacy Widow: Marriage of, Authorized Wife: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To