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1 Corinthians 7:39-40

39 A woman is bound to her husband as long as he lives. But if her husband dies, she is free to marry anyone she wishes, but he must belong to the Lord.

40 In my judgment, she is happier if she stays as she is—and I think that I too have the Spirit of God.

Cross References for 1 Corinthians 7:39-40

Romans 7:2 - For example, by law a married woman is bound to her husband as long as he is alive, but if her ... Click to read the verse Romans 7:2 Click to read the verse Romans 7:2

Genesis 6:2 - the sons of God saw that the daughters of men were beautiful, and they married any of them they... Click to read the verse Genesis 6:2 Click to read the verse Genesis 6:2

Malachi 2:11 - Judah has been unfaithful. A detestable thing has been committed in Israel and in Jerusalem: Ju... Click to read the verse Malachi 2:11 Click to read the verse Malachi 2:11

Genesis 24:3 - I want you to swear by the Lord, the God of heaven and the God of earth, that you will not get ... Click to read the verse Genesis 24:3 Click to read the verse Genesis 24:3

2 Corinthians 6:14-16 - Do Not Be Yoked With Unbelievers Do not be yoked together with unbelievers. For what do righteo... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 6:14-16 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 6:14-16

Deuteronomy 7:3-4 - Do not intermarry with them. Do not give your daughters to their sons or take their daughters f... Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 7:3-4 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 7:3-4

2 Corinthians 6:14 - Do Not Be Yoked With Unbelievers Do not be yoked together with unbelievers. For what do righteo... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 6:14 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 6:14

Romans 7:2-3 - For example, by law a married woman is bound to her husband as long as he is alive, but if her ... Click to read the verse Romans 7:2-3 Click to read the verse Romans 7:2-3

1 Corinthians 7:15 - But if the unbeliever leaves, let him do so. A believing man or woman is not bound in such circ... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 7:15 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 7:15

John 2:2 - and Jesus and his disciples had also been invited to the wedding. Click to read the verse John 2:2 Click to read the verse John 2:2

1 Corinthians 9:5 - Don’t we have the right to take a believing wife along with us, as do the other apostles and th... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 9:5 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 9:5

Matthew 19:9 - I tell you that anyone who divorces his wife, except for marital unfaithfulness, and marries an... Click to read the verse Matthew 19:9 Click to read the verse Matthew 19:9

1 Corinthians 7:9 - But if they cannot control themselves, they should marry, for it is better to marry than to bur... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 7:9 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 7:9

1 Corinthians 7:10 - To the married I give this command (not I, but the Lord): A wife must not separate from her hus... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 7:10 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 7:10