I Corinthians 7:39
The Scripture
(39) 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.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
In this chapter Paul urges the church to maintain sexual purity and warns against divorce for sexual reasons, emphasizing that believers should not marry for the sake of lust. He explains that the church must discipline those who persist in immorality, while encouraging love and unity among members. The focus is on the spiritual health of the body of Christ.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
I Corinthians 7:10I Corinthians 7:15Romans 7:2Romans 7:3Genesis 6:2Deuteronomy 7:3Deuteronomy 7:4Malachi 2:11II Corinthians 6:14II Corinthians 6:15II Corinthians 6:16
Related verses (shared words)
Romans 7:2Romans 7:3Numbers 5:20Numbers 30:12Numbers 30:13Deuteronomy 24:3