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37 But he who stands firm in his heart, [a]being under no compulsion, but has authority [b]over his own will, and has decided this in his own heart, to keep his own virgin daughter, he will do well. 38 So then both he who gives his own virgin daughter in marriage does well, and he who does not give her in marriage will do better.

39 (A)A wife is bound as long as her husband lives; but if her husband has [c]fallen asleep, she is free to be married to whom she wishes, only (B)in the Lord.

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  1. 1 Corinthians 7:37 Lit having no necessity
  2. 1 Corinthians 7:37 Lit pertaining to
  3. 1 Corinthians 7:39 Or died