1 Corinthians 7:39

1 Corinthians 7:39 in 10 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 dies, 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.

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American Standard Version (ASV)

39A wife is bound for so long time as her husband liveth; but if the husband be dead, she is free to be married to whom she will; only in the Lord.

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Geneva Bible (GNV)

39The wife is bounde by the Lawe, as long as her husband liueth: but if her husband bee dead, shee is at libertie to marie with whome she will, onely in the Lord.

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World English Bible, American English Edition, without Strong's Numbers (WEBUS)

39A wife is bound by law for as long as her husband lives; but if the husband is dead, she is free to be married to whomever she desires, 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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EasyEnglish Bible 2024 (EASY)

39If a woman has married, she may not leave her husband while he is still alive. But if he dies, then she is free to marry again. She may marry any man that she wants to. But he must be someone who belongs to the Lord.

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Literal Standard Version (LSV)

39A wife has been bound by law [for] as long [a] time as her husband may live, and if her husband may sleep, she is free to be married to whom she will—only in the Lord;

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