I Corinthians 7:9
The Scripture
(9) But if they cannot contain, let them marry: for it is better to marry than to burn.
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 7:2I Corinthians 7:28I Corinthians 7:36I Corinthians 7:39I Timothy 5:11I Timothy 5:14
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