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1 Corinthians 7:9

World English Bible

9 But if they don’t have self-control, let them marry. For it’s better to marry than to burn with passion.

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American Standard Version

But if they have not continency, let them marry: for it is better to marry than to burn.

Christian Standard Bible

But if they do not have self-control, they should marry, since it is better to marry than to burn with desire.

English Standard Version

But if they cannot exercise self-control, they should marry. For it is better to marry than to burn with passion.

King James Version

But if they cannot contain, let them marry: for it is better to marry than to burn.

New American Standard Bible

But if they do not have self-control, let them marry; for it is better to marry than to burn with passion.

New International Version

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

New King James Version

but if they cannot exercise self-control, let them marry. For it is better to marry than to burn with passion.

New Living Translation

But if they can’t control themselves, they should go ahead and marry. It’s better to marry than to burn with lust.