1 Corinthians 7:2

Nevertheless, to avoid fornication, let every man have his own wife, and let every woman have her own husband.

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Other Translations for 1 Corinthians 7:2

BSB

But because there is so much sexual immorality, each man should have his own wife, and each woman her own husband.

AKJV

Nevertheless, to avoid fornication, let every man have his own wife, and let every woman have her own husband.

CPDV

But, because of fornication, let each man have his own wife, and let each woman have her own husband.

ERV

But, because of fornications, let each man have his own wife, and let each woman have her own husband.

NHEB

But, because of sexual immoralities, let each man have his own wife, and let each woman have her own husband.

SMT

And, on account of fornication, let each have his own wife, and let each have her own husband.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 Corinthians 7:2

NeverthelessG1223PrepositiontoavoidfornicationG4202Noun Feminine letG2192VerbeverymanG1538Adjective haveG2192VerbhisownG1438 wifeG1135Noun Feminine andG2532Conjunction letG2192VerbeverywomanG1538Adjective haveG2192VerbherownG2398Adjective husbandG435Noun Masculine

Commentary for 1 Corinthians 7:2

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of 1 Corinthians 7:2

Summary

Marry to avoid sexual immorality temptation

Event

Paul recommends marriage as safeguard

Estimated Time Period

c. 53-54 AD