1 Corinthians 7:37

Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

And he who hath stood stedfast in the heart -- not having necessity -- and hath authority over his own will, and this he hath determined in his heart -- to keep his own virgin -- doth well;

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    32And I wish you to be without anxiety; the unmarried is anxious for the things of the Lord, how he shall please the Lord;

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    35And this for your own profit I say: not that I may cast a noose upon you, but for the seemliness and devotedness to the Lord, undistractedly,

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    38so that both he who is giving in marriage doth well, and he who is not giving in marriage doth better.

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