1 Corinthians 7:3

Let the husband render unto the wife due benevolence: and likewise also the wife unto the husband.

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Other Translations for 1 Corinthians 7:3

BSB

The husband should fulfill his marital duty to his wife, and likewise the wife to her husband.

AKJV

Let the husband render to the wife due benevolence: and likewise also the wife to the husband.

CPDV

A husband should fulfill his obligation to his wife, and a wife should also act similarly toward her husband.

ERV

Let the husband render unto the wife her due: and likewise also the wife unto the husband.

NHEB

Let the husband fulfill his marital duty to his wife, and likewise also the wife to her husband.

SMT

Let the husband return to the wife due benevolence: and likewise also the wife to the husband.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 Corinthians 7:3

LetG591VerbthehusbandG435Noun Masculine renderG591VerbuntothewifeG1135Noun Feminine dueG3784Verb benevolenceG2133Noun Feminine andG1161Conjunction likewiseG3668Adverb alsoG2532ConjunctionthewifeG1135Noun FeminineuntothehusbandG435Noun Masculine

Commentary for 1 Corinthians 7:3

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

Overview of 1 Corinthians 7:3

Summary

Spouses owe each other sexual affection

Event

Paul establishes spousal obligations

Estimated Time Period

c. 53-54 AD