1 Corinthians 7:39

1 Corinthians 7:39 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

39A 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.

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New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)

39A wife is bound as long as her husband lives; but if her husband 7:39 Lit falls asleepdies, she is free to be married to whom she wishes, only in the Lord.

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New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)

39A wife is bound as long as her husband lives; but if her husband is dead, she is free to be married to whom she wishes, only in the Lord.

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Amplified Bible (AMP)

39A wife is bound [to her husband by law] as long as he lives. But if her husband dies, she is free to marry whomever she wishes, only [provided that he too is] in the Lord.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

39A wife is bound to her husband as long as he lives. But if her husband dies, she is free to marry anyone she wishes, as long as he belongs to the Lord.7:39 Literally she is free to be married to whom she wishes, only in the Lord

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New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)

39A woman has to stay married to her husband as long as he lives. If he dies, she is free to marry anyone she wants to. But the one she marries must belong to the Lord.

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