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1 Corinthians 7:39-40
Disciples’ Literal New Testament
1 Corinthians 7:39-40
Disciples’ Literal New Testament
Widows Are Free To Remarry, But May Be Happier Remaining As They Are
39 A wife has been bound for as much time as her husband lives. But if her husband falls-asleep, she is free to be married to whom she wishes— only in the Lord. 40 But she is happier if she remains thus[a], according to my opinion; and I also think that I have the Spirit of God.
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- 1 Corinthians 7:40 That is, unmarried.
1 Corinthians 7:39-40
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1 Corinthians 7:39-40
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39 A woman is bound to her husband as long as he lives.(A) But if her husband dies, she is free to marry anyone she wishes, but he must belong to the Lord.(B) 40 In my judgment,(C) she is happier if she stays as she is—and I think that I too have the Spirit of God.
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