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1 Corinthians 7:7-9

7 I wish that all men were as I am. But each man has his own gift from God; one has this gift, another has that.

8 Now to the unmarried and the widows I say: It is good for them to stay unmarried, as I am.

9 But if they cannot control themselves, they should marry, for it is better to marry than to burn with passion.

Cross References for 1 Corinthians 7:7-9

1 Corinthians 7:17 - Nevertheless, each one should retain the place in life that the Lord assigned to him and to whi... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 7:17 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 7:17

1 Timothy 2:8 - I want men everywhere to lift up holy hands in prayer, without anger or disputing. Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 2:8 Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 2:8

Genesis 30:34 - “Agreed,” said Laban. “Let it be as you have said.” Click to read the verse Genesis 30:34 Click to read the verse Genesis 30:34

1 Corinthians 4:7 - For who makes you different from anyone else? What do you have that you did not receive? And if... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 4:7 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 4:7

Acts 26:29 - Paul replied, “Short time or long—I pray God that not only you but all who are listening to me ... Click to read the verse Acts 26:29 Click to read the verse Acts 26:29

1 Corinthians 12:4 - There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit. Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 12:4 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 12:4

1 Corinthians 12:11 - All these are the work of one and the same Spirit, and he gives them to each one, just as he de... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 12:11 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 12:11

Romans 12:6 - We have different gifts, according to the grace given us. If a man’s gift is prophesying, let h... Click to read the verse Romans 12:6 Click to read the verse Romans 12:6

1 Corinthians 9:15 - But I have not used any of these rights. And I am not writing this in the hope that you will do... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 9:15 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 9:15

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

1 Corinthians 7:8 - Now to the unmarried and the widows I say: It is good for them to stay unmarried, as I am. Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 7:8 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 7:8

Matthew 19:11-12 - Jesus replied, “Not everyone can accept this word, but only those to whom it has been given. Click to read the verse Matthew 19:11-12 Click to read the verse Matthew 19:11-12