1 Corinthians 7:39-40
Living Bible
39 The wife is part of her husband as long as he lives; if her husband dies, then she may marry again, but only if she marries a Christian. 40 But in my opinion she will be happier if she doesn’t marry again; and I think I am giving you counsel from God’s Spirit when I say this.
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1 Corinthians 7:39-40
New International Version
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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