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1 Corinthians 7

1 Corinthians 7:4

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

Modern
The wife does not have authority over her own body, but the husband. Likewise the husband does not have authority over his own body, but the wife.
Traditional
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.
Literal
The wife does not have authority over her own body, but the husband; and likewise also, the husband does not have authority over his own body, but the wife.
Latin
Mulier sui corporis potestatem non habet, sed vir. Similiter autem et vir sui corporis potestatem non habet, sed mulier.

Original

Greek
English
The wife does not have authority over her own body, but the husband. Likewise the husband does not have authority over his own body, but the wife.

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.

Glossary

Acts of Paul and Thecla Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Creation First Letter to the Corinthians Love Sex, Sexuality

Topics

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