1 Corinthians 7:9

But if they cannot contain, let them marry: for it is better to marry than to burn.

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Other Translations for 1 Corinthians 7:9

BSB
But if they cannot control themselves, let them marry. For it is better to marry than to burn with passion.
AKJV
But if they cannot contain, let them marry: for it is better to marry than to burn.
CPDV
But if they cannot restrain themselves, they should marry. For it is better to marry, than to be burned.
ERV
But if they have not continency, let them marry: for it is better to marry than to burn.
NHEB
But if they do not have self-control, let them marry. For it's better to marry than to burn.
SMT
And if they have not self command, let them marry: for it is better to marry than to be set on fire.

Commentary for 1 Corinthians 7:9

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of 1 Corinthians 7:9
Summary
Marriage preferable to uncontrolled sexual desire
Event
Paul permits marriage for restraint
Estimated Time Period
c. 53-54 AD
Category
Teaching