1 Corinthians 7:4

The wife hath not power of her own body, but the husband: and likewise also the husband hath not power of his own body, but the wife.

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Other Translations for 1 Corinthians 7:4

BSB
The wife does not have authority over her own body, but the husband. Likewise the husband does not have authority over his own body, but the wife.
AKJV
The wife has not power of her own body, but the husband: and likewise also the husband has not power of his own body, but the wife.
CPDV
It is not the wife, but the husband, who has power over her body. But, similarly also, it is not the husband, but the wife, who has power over his body.
ERV
The wife hath not power over her own body, but the husband: and likewise also the husband hath not power over his own body, but the wife.
NHEB
The wife does not have authority over her own body, but the husband. Likewise also the husband does not have authority over his own body, but the wife.
SMT
The wife of her own body has not power, but the husband: and likewise also the husband of his own body has not power, but the wife.

Commentary for 1 Corinthians 7:4

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Overview of 1 Corinthians 7:4
Summary
Spouses have mutual authority over bodies
Event
Paul describes spousal bodily authority
Estimated Time Period
c. 53-54 AD
Category
Teaching