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1 Corinthians 7:9

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7:9But if they do not have self-control, let them get married. For it is better to marry than to burn with sexual desire.7

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  1. 7 Grk “than to burn,” a figure of speech referring to unfulfilled sexual passion.

In other versions

ESVEnglish Standard Version

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

NIVNew International Version (2011)

But if they cannot control themselves, they should marry, for it is better to marry than to burn with passion.

CSBChristian Standard Bible

But if they do not have self-control, they should marry, since it is better to marry than to burn with desire.

NLTNew Living Translation

But if they can’t control themselves, they should go ahead and marry. It’s better to marry than to burn with lust.

LEBThe Lexham English Bible

But if they cannot control themselves, they should marry, for it is better to marry than to burn with sexual desire.

KJV 1900King James Version

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