1 Corinthians 7:9 Parallel Translations

However, if you cannot control your desires, you should get married. It is better for you to marry than to burn with sexual desire.(GOD'S WORD®)

KJV:

But if they cannot contain, let them marry: for it is better to marry than to burn.

ASV:

But if they have not continency, let them marry: for it is better to marry than to burn.

BBE:

But if they have not self-control let them get married; for married life is better than the burning of desire.

DBY:

But if they have not control over themselves, let them marry; for it is better to marry than to burn.

ERV:

But if they have not continency, let them marry: for it is better to marry than to burn.

WEY:

If, however, they cannot maintain self-control, by all means let them marry; for marriage is better than the fever of passion.

WBS:

But if they cannot contain, let them marry: for it is better to marry than to burn.

WEB:

But if they don't have self-control, let them marry. For it's better to marry than to burn.

YLT:

and if they have not continence -- let them marry, for it is better to marry than to burn;

1 Corinthians 7:9 Cross References

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Commentaries and Concordances

GSB:

7:9 But if they cannot contain, let them marry: for it is better to marry than to {g} burn.
(g) So to burn with lust, that either the will yields to the temptation, or else we cannot call upon God with a peaceful conscience.

PNT:

7:9 But if they cannot contain, let them marry. If the unmarried and widowed cannot control their desires, it is best to marry.

MHC:

7:1-9 The apostle tells the Corinthians that it was good, in that juncture of time, for Christians to keep themselves single. Yet he says that marriage, and the comforts of that state, are settled by Divine wisdom. Though none may break the law of God, yet that perfect rule leaves men at liberty to serve him in the way most suited to their powers and circumstances, of which others often are very unfit judges. All must determine for themselves, seeking counsel from God how they ought to act.

CONC:

Aflame Better Burn Burning Contain Continence Continency Control Desire Exercise Fever However It's Maintain Marriage Married Marry Passion Self-control Themselves

Aflame Better Burn Burning Contain Control Desire Exercise Fever However Life Maintain Marriage Married Marry Means Passion Self-Control Themselves

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