1 Corinthians 7:9

King James Version (KJV)

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

Translations

1 Corinthians 7:9 - Amplified Bible

But if they have not self-control (restraint of their passions), they should marry. For it is better to marry than to be aflame [with passion and tortured continually with ungratified desire].

1 Corinthians 7:9 - American Standard Version

But if they have not continency, let them marry: for it is better to marry than to burn.

1 Corinthians 7:9 - Bible in Basic English

But if they have not self-control let them get married; for married life is better than the burning of desire.

1 Corinthians 7:9 - Darby Bible

But if they have not control over themselves, let them marry; for it is better to marry than to burn.

1 Corinthians 7:9 - English Standard Version

But if they cannot exercise self-control, they should marry. For it is better to marry than to burn with passion.

1 Corinthians 7:9 - King James Version

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

1 Corinthians 7:9 - La Biblia de las Americas

Pero si carecen de dominio propio, cásense; que mejor es casarse que quemarse.

1 Corinthians 7:9 - The Message

1 Corinthians 7:9 - New American Standard Bible

But if they do not have self-control, let them marry; for it is better to marry than to burn {with passion.}

1 Corinthians 7:9 - Nueva Biblia Latinoamericana de Hoy

Pero si carecen de dominio propio, cásense. Que mejor es casarse que quemarse.

1 Corinthians 7:9 - World English Bible

But if they don`t have self-control, let them marry. For it`s better to marry than to burn.

1 Corinthians 7:9 - Young's Living Translation

and if they have not continence -- let them marry, for it is better to marry than to burn;

1 Corinthians 7:9 - Additional Comments

Do you recall what it felt like when you were dating the person you married? As you considered marriage, you probably went over in your mind many times the reasons to get married. I bet sex was part of that decision.
This is interesting. Paul is giving a reason to get married - to avoid burning with passion. He straightforward admits this is a reason, and it is a valid reason for getting married.

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