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He is not sinning. They should get married. <a href="/nlt/1_corinthians/7.htm">New Living Translation</a> But if a man thinks that he’s treating his fiancée improperly and will inevitably give in to his passion, let him marry her as he wishes. It is not a sin. <a href="/esv/1_corinthians/7.htm">English Standard Version</a> If anyone thinks that he is not behaving properly toward his betrothed, if his passions are strong, and it has to be, let him do as he wishes: let them marry—it is no sin. <a href="/bsb/1_corinthians/7.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> However, if someone thinks he is acting inappropriately toward his betrothed, and if she is beyond her youth and they ought to marry, let him do as he wishes; he is not sinning; they should get married. <a href="/blb/1_corinthians/7.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> But if anyone supposes to be behaving improperly to his virgin, if she is beyond youth, and it ought to be so, let him do what he wills; he does not sin; let them marry. <a href="/kjv/1_corinthians/7.htm">King James Bible</a> But if any man think that he behaveth himself uncomely toward his virgin, if she pass the flower of her age, and need so require, let him do what he will, he sinneth not: let them marry. <a href="/nkjv/1_corinthians/7.htm">New King James Version</a> But if any man thinks he is behaving improperly toward his virgin, if she is past the flower of youth, and thus it must be, let him do what he wishes. He does not sin; let them marry. <a href="/nasb_/1_corinthians/7.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> But if anyone thinks that he is acting dishonorably toward his virgin, if she is past her youth and it ought to be so, let him do what he wishes, he is not sinning; let them marry. <a href="/nasb/1_corinthians/7.htm">NASB 1995</a> But if any man thinks that he is acting unbecomingly toward his virgin daughter, if she is past her youth, and if it must be so, let him do what he wishes, he does not sin; let her marry. <a href="/nasb77/1_corinthians/7.htm">NASB 1977 </a> But if any man thinks that he is acting unbecomingly toward his virgin daughter, if she should be of full age, and if it must be so, let him do what he wishes, he does not sin; let her marry. <a href="/lsb/1_corinthians/7.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> But if any man thinks that he is acting unbecomingly toward his virgin daughter, if she is past her youth, and if it must be so, let him do what he wishes, he does not sin; let her marry. <a href="/amp/1_corinthians/7.htm">Amplified Bible</a> But if any man thinks that he is not acting properly and honorably toward his virgin daughter, [by not permitting her to marry], if she is past her youth, and it must be so, let him do as he wishes, he does not sin; let her marry. <a href="/csb/1_corinthians/7.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> If any man thinks he is acting improperly toward the virgin he is engaged to, if she is getting beyond the usual age for marriage, and he feels he should marry—he can do what he wants. He is not sinning; they can get married. <a href="/hcsb/1_corinthians/7.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> But if any man thinks he is acting improperly toward his virgin, if she is past marriageable age, and so it must be, he can do what he wants. He is not sinning; they can get married. <a href="/asv/1_corinthians/7.htm">American Standard Version</a> But if any man thinketh that he behaveth himself unseemly toward his virgin daughter, if she be past the flower of her age, and if need so requireth, let him do what he will; he sinneth not; let them marry. <a href="/cev/1_corinthians/7.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> But suppose you are engaged to someone old enough to be married, and you want her so much that all you can think about is getting married. Then go ahead and marry. There is nothing wrong with that. <a href="/erv/1_corinthians/7.htm">English Revised Version</a> But if any man thinketh that he behaveth himself unseemly toward his virgin daughter, if she be past the flower of her age, and if need so requireth, let him do what he will; he sinneth not; let them marry. <a href="/gwt/1_corinthians/7.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> No father would want to do the wrong thing when his virgin daughter is old enough to get married. If she wants to get married, he isn't sinning by letting her get married. <a href="/gnt/1_corinthians/7.htm">Good News Translation</a> In the case of an engaged couple who have decided not to marry: if the man feels that he is not acting properly toward the young woman and if his passions are too strong and he feels that they ought to marry, then they should get married, as he wants to. There is no sin in this. <a href="/isv/1_corinthians/7.htm">International Standard Version</a> If a man thinks he is not behaving properly toward his virgin, and if his passion is so strong that he feels he ought to marry her, let him do what he wants; he isn't sinning. Let them get married. <a href="/msb/1_corinthians/7.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> However, if someone thinks he is acting inappropriately toward his betrothed, and if she is beyond her youth and they ought to marry, let him do as he wishes; he is not sinning; they should get married. <a href="/net/1_corinthians/7.htm">NET Bible</a> If anyone thinks he is acting inappropriately toward his virgin, if she is past the bloom of youth and it seems necessary, he should do what he wishes; he does not sin. Let them marry. <a href="/nheb/1_corinthians/7.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> But if anyone thinks that he is behaving inappropriately toward his virgin, if she is past the flower of her age, and if need so requires, let him do what he desires. He does not sin. Let them marry. <a href="/wbt/1_corinthians/7.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> But if any man thinketh that he behaveth himself uncomely towards his virgin, if she hath passed the flower of her age, and need so requireth, let him do what he will, he sinneth not: let them marry. <a href="/wey/1_corinthians/7.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> If, however, a father thinks he is acting unbecomingly towards his still unmarried daughter if she be past the bloom of her youth, and so the matter is urgent, let him do what she desires; he commits no sin; she and her suitor should be allowed to marry. <a href="/web/1_corinthians/7.htm">World English Bible</a> But if any man thinks that he is behaving inappropriately toward his virgin, if she is past the flower of her age, and if need so requires, let him do what he desires. He doesn’t sin. Let them marry. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_corinthians/7.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and if anyone thinks [it] to be unseemly to his virgin, if she may be beyond the bloom of age, and it ought to be so, what he wills let him do; he does not sin—let him marry. <a href="/blb/1_corinthians/7.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> But if anyone supposes to be behaving improperly to his virgin, if she is beyond youth, and it ought to be so, let him do what he wills; he does not sin; let them marry. <a href="/ylt/1_corinthians/7.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and if any one doth think it to be unseemly to his virgin, if she may be beyond the bloom of age, and it ought so to be, what he willeth let him do; he doth not sin -- let him marry. <a href="/slt/1_corinthians/7.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And if any think to act unbecomingly towards his virgin, if she be past the vigor of youth, and so it ought to be, let him do what he will, he sins not; let them marry.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_corinthians/7.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> But if any man think that he seemeth dishonoured, with regard to his virgin, for that she is above the age, and it must so be: let him do what he will; he sinneth not, if she marry. <a href="/cpdv/1_corinthians/7.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> But if any man considers himself to seem dishonorable, concerning a virgin who is of adult age, and so it ought to be, he may do as he wills. If he marries her, he does not sin. <a href="/nabre/1_corinthians/7.htm">New American Bible</a> If anyone thinks he is behaving improperly toward his virgin, and if a critical moment has come and so it has to be, let him do as he wishes. He is committing no sin; let them get married. <a href="/nrsvce/1_corinthians/7.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> If anyone thinks that he is not behaving properly toward his fiancÉe, if his passions are strong, and so it has to be, let him marry as he wishes; it is no sin. Let them marry.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_corinthians/7.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> If any man thinks that he is shamed by the behavior of his virgin daughter, because she has passed the marriage age, and he has not given her in marriage, and that he should give her, let him give her in marriage and he does not sin. Let her be married. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/1_corinthians/7.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> But if a man thinks he is disgraced by his virgin who is past her time and he has not given her to a man, and it is fitting to give her as he chooses to do, he does not sin; she may be married.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/1_corinthians/7.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> But if any man thinks he would treat his virgin daughter amiss, should she pass the bloom of life, and it is necessary that it should be so, let him do as he pleases, he does not sin; let them (the suitor and the daughter) marry. <a href="/godbey/1_corinthians/7.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> But if any one considers that he is acting indiscreetly towards his virgin, if she may be marriageable, and thus it ought so to be, let him do what he wishes; he does not sin; let them marry. <a href="/haweis/1_corinthians/7.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> But if a person supposes it would be unseemly for a virgin of his if she should pass the flower of her age in celibacy, and that duty directs it should be so, let him do as he is inclined, he doth not sin: let such marry. <a href="/mace/1_corinthians/7.htm">Mace New Testament</a> if any man thinks it would be a reflexion upon his manhood to be a stale batchelor, and so ought to marry; let him follow his bent, he is at liberty, let such marry. <a href="/wey/1_corinthians/7.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> If, however, a father thinks he is acting unbecomingly towards his still unmarried daughter if she be past the bloom of her youth, and so the matter is urgent, let him do what she desires; he commits no sin; she and her suitor should be allowed to marry. <a href="/worrell/1_corinthians/7.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> But, if any one thinks that he behaves himself unseemly toward his virgin daughter, if she be beyond the prime of life, and thus it ought to be brought about, let him do what he wishes, he sins not; let them marry. <a href="/worsley/1_corinthians/7.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> But if any one think that he acts unbecomingly towards his virgin, if she pass the flower of her age, and that it ought to be so, let him do what he will; he doth not sin: let them marry. <a href="/parallel/1_corinthians/7-36.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/g-wZWoK_LZU?start=1494" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/1_corinthians/7.htm">The Unmarried and Widowed</a> …35I am saying this for your own good, not to restrict you, but in order to promote proper decorum and undivided devotion to the Lord. 36<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">However,</a> <a href="/greek/1487.htm" title="1487: Ei (Conj) -- If. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc.">if</a> <a href="/greek/5100.htm" title="5100: tis (IPro-NMS) -- Any one, some one, a certain one or thing. An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object.">someone</a> <a href="/greek/3543.htm" title="3543: nomizei (V-PIA-3S) -- From nomos; properly, to do by law, i.e. To accustom; by extension, to deem or regard.">thinks</a> <a href="/greek/807.htm" title="807: aschēmonein (V-PNA) -- From askemon; to be unbecoming.">he is acting inappropriately</a> <a href="/greek/1909.htm" title="1909: epi (Prep) -- On, to, against, on the basis of, at. ">toward</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autou (PPro-GM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">his</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēn (Art-AFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/3933.htm" title="3933: parthenon (N-AFS) -- Of unknown origin; a maiden; by implication, an unmarried daughter.">betrothed,</a> <a href="/greek/1437.htm" title="1437: ean (Conj) -- If. From ei and an; a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.">and if</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: ē (V-PSA-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">she is</a> <a href="/greek/5230.htm" title="5230: hyperakmos (Adj-NFS) -- Past the bloom of youth, of full age. From huper and the base of akmen; beyond the acme, i.e. Figuratively past the bloom of youth.">beyond her youth</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3784.htm" title="3784: opheilei (V-PIA-3S) -- Or, its prolonged form opheileo probably from the base of ophelos; to owe; figuratively, to be under obligation; morally, to fail in duty.">they ought</a> <a href="/greek/1096.htm" title="1096: ginesthai (V-PNM/P) -- A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude."></a> <a href="/greek/3779.htm" title="3779: houtōs (Adv) -- Thus, so, in this manner. Or (referring to what precedes or follows).">to marry,</a> <a href="/greek/4160.htm" title="4160: poieitō (V-PMA-3S) -- (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do.">let him do</a> <a href="/greek/3739.htm" title="3739: ho (RelPro-ANS) -- Who, which, what, that. ">as</a> <a href="/greek/2309.htm" title="2309: thelei (V-PIA-3S) -- To will, wish, desire, be willing, intend, design. ">he wishes;</a> <a href="/greek/3756.htm" title="3756: ouch (Adv) -- No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not."></a> <a href="/greek/264.htm" title="264: hamartanei (V-PIA-3S) -- Perhaps from a and the base of meros; properly, to miss the mark, i.e. to err, especially to sin.">he is not sinning;</a> <a href="/greek/1060.htm" title="1060: gameitōsan (V-PMA-3P) -- To marry, used of either sex. From gamos; to wed.">they should get married.</a> 37But the man who is firmly established in his heart and under no constraint, with control over his will and resolve in his heart not to marry the virgin, he will do well.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/genesis/2-24.htm">Genesis 2:24</a> For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and they will become one flesh. <a href="/matthew/19-5.htm">Matthew 19:5-6</a> and said, ‘For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh’? / So they are no longer two, but one flesh. Therefore what God has joined together, let man not separate.” <a href="/ephesians/5-31.htm">Ephesians 5:31</a> “For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh.” <a href="/1_thessalonians/4-3.htm">1 Thessalonians 4:3-4</a> For it is God’s will that you should be holy: You must abstain from sexual immorality; / each of you must know how to control his own body in holiness and honor, <a href="/1_corinthians/6-18.htm">1 Corinthians 6:18-20</a> Flee from sexual immorality. Every other sin a man can commit is outside his body, but he who sins sexually sins against his own body. / Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; / you were bought at a price. Therefore glorify God with your body. <a href="/1_timothy/5-14.htm">1 Timothy 5:14</a> So I advise the younger widows to marry, have children, and manage their households, denying the adversary occasion for slander. <a href="/hebrews/13-4.htm">Hebrews 13:4</a> Marriage should be honored by all and the marriage bed kept undefiled, for God will judge the sexually immoral and adulterers. <a href="/colossians/3-18.htm">Colossians 3:18-19</a> Wives, submit to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord. / Husbands, love your wives and do not be harsh with them. <a href="/1_peter/3-7.htm">1 Peter 3:7</a> Husbands, in the same way, treat your wives with consideration as a delicate vessel, and with honor as fellow heirs of the gracious gift of life, so that your prayers will not be hindered. <a href="/proverbs/5-18.htm">Proverbs 5:18-19</a> May your fountain be blessed, and may you rejoice in the wife of your youth: / A loving doe, a graceful fawn—may her breasts satisfy you always; may you be captivated by her love forever. <a href="/songs/8-4.htm">Song of Solomon 8:4</a> O daughters of Jerusalem, I adjure you: Do not arouse or awaken love until the time is right. <a href="/malachi/2-14.htm">Malachi 2:14-15</a> Yet you ask, “Why?” It is because the LORD has been a witness between you and the wife of your youth, against whom you have broken faith, though she is your companion and your wife by covenant. / Has not the LORD made them one, having a portion of the Spirit? And why one? Because He seeks godly offspring. So guard yourselves in your spirit and do not break faith with the wife of your youth. <a href="/genesis/24-67.htm">Genesis 24:67</a> And Isaac brought her into the tent of his mother Sarah and took Rebekah as his wife. And Isaac loved her and was comforted after his mother’s death. <a href="/deuteronomy/22-28.htm">Deuteronomy 22:28-29</a> If a man encounters a virgin who is not pledged in marriage, and he seizes her and lies with her, and they are discovered, / then the man who lay with her must pay the young woman’s father fifty shekels of silver, and she must become his wife because he has violated her. He must not divorce her as long as he lives. <a href="/exodus/22-16.htm">Exodus 22:16-17</a> If a man seduces a virgin who is not pledged in marriage and sleeps with her, he must pay the full dowry for her to be his wife. / If her father absolutely refuses to give her to him, the man still must pay an amount comparable to the bridal price of a virgin.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>But if any man think that he behaves himself uncomely toward his virgin, if she pass the flower of her age, and need so require, let him do what he will, he sins not: let them marry.his virgin.the flower.<a href="/1_samuel/2-33.htm">1 Samuel 2:33</a> And the man of thine, whom I shall not cut off from mine altar, shall be to consume thine eyes, and to grieve thine heart: and all the increase of thine house shall die in the flower of their age.and need.<a href="/1_corinthians/7-9.htm">1 Corinthians 7:9,37</a> But if they cannot contain, let them marry: for it is better to marry than to burn… he sinneth.<a href="/1_corinthians/7-28.htm">1 Corinthians 7:28</a> But and if thou marry, thou hast not sinned; and if a virgin marry, she hath not sinned. 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The term "acting inappropriately" suggests a concern for maintaining moral integrity and social propriety. This reflects the biblical principle of honoring commitments and maintaining purity, as seen in passages like <a href="/1_thessalonians/4-3.htm">1 Thessalonians 4:3-5</a>, which emphasizes sanctification and abstaining from sexual immorality.and if she is beyond her youth The phrase "beyond her youth" indicates a woman who has reached an age where marriage is culturally expected. In ancient times, this often meant late teens or early twenties. The cultural expectation was for women to marry relatively young, and delaying marriage could lead to social stigma or economic disadvantage. This reflects the biblical understanding of marriage as a normative and honorable state (<a href="/hebrews/13-4.htm">Hebrews 13:4</a>).and they ought to marry The phrase "ought to marry" suggests a moral or practical obligation. In the biblical context, marriage is seen as a God-ordained institution (<a href="/genesis/2-24.htm">Genesis 2:24</a>) and a means to fulfill God's command to be fruitful and multiply (<a href="/genesis/1-28.htm">Genesis 1:28</a>). The decision to marry should be guided by wisdom and discernment, considering factors such as mutual love, commitment, and the ability to fulfill marital responsibilities.let him do as he wishes; he is not sinning This phrase underscores the freedom and personal responsibility in making the decision to marry. It aligns with the biblical teaching that marriage is a good and honorable choice (<a href="/proverbs/18-22.htm">Proverbs 18:22</a>). The assurance that "he is not sinning" provides comfort and clarity, affirming that marriage is a legitimate and righteous option for those who are betrothed.they should get married The directive "they should get married" reinforces the appropriateness of marriage in this situation. It reflects the biblical view that marriage is a covenant relationship designed by God for companionship, procreation, and mutual support (<a href="/ephesians/5-31.htm">Ephesians 5:31-33</a>). This instruction aligns with the broader scriptural narrative that values marriage as a reflection of Christ's relationship with the Church, highlighting themes of love, sacrifice, and unity.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/paul_the_apostle.htm">Paul the Apostle</a> The author of 1 Corinthians, addressing issues within the Corinthian church. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_corinthian_church.htm">The Corinthian Church</a> The recipients of the letter, a diverse and often troubled early Christian community. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_virgin.htm">The Virgin</a> Refers to a young woman of marriageable age, possibly under the guardianship of a father or a betrothed. 4. <a href="/topical/m/marriage.htm">Marriage</a> A central theme in this passage, reflecting cultural and spiritual considerations of the time. 5. <a href="/topical/c/cultural_context.htm">Cultural Context</a> The societal norms and expectations regarding marriage and virginity in the Greco-Roman world.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/u/understanding_cultural_context.htm">Understanding Cultural Context</a> Recognize the cultural and historical context of Paul's advice. In the first-century Greco-Roman world, marriage was often arranged, and the concept of a "virgin" was tied to familial honor and social expectations. <a href="/topical/f/freedom_in_christ.htm">Freedom in Christ</a> Paul emphasizes that marriage is not a sin, offering freedom to believers to choose marriage without guilt. This reflects the broader Christian liberty found in Christ. <a href="/topical/d/discernment_and_wisdom.htm">Discernment and Wisdom</a> The passage encourages discernment in personal relationships. Believers are called to act wisely and considerately, balancing personal desires with spiritual convictions. <a href="/topical/h/honoring_commitments.htm">Honoring Commitments</a> The importance of honoring commitments and acting with integrity in relationships is underscored. This aligns with the biblical call to love and faithfulness. <a href="/topical/b/balancing_personal_desires_and_spiritual_convictions.htm">Balancing Personal Desires and Spiritual Convictions</a> Paul’s guidance reflects the need to balance personal desires with spiritual convictions, ensuring that decisions align with God’s will and purpose.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_corinthians_7.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Corinthians 7</a> <a href="/q/what_is_the_ideal_age_to_marry.htm">What is the ideal age to marry?</a> <a href="/q/what_is_'jesus_as_second_adam'.htm">What does 'Jesus as the Second Adam' mean?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_'walking_in_truth'_mean.htm">What defines the Church Triumphant?</a> <a href="/q/what_are_a_believer's_two_natures.htm">What are the two natures of a believer?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_corinthians/7.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(36) But if any man think.--Here the writer turns to the duty of parents, and there is a further explanation to such that the previous expressions are not binding commandments, but apostolic advice. If the case arises that a parent thinks he would be acting unfairly towards his unmarried daughter (i.e., exposing her to temptation) by withholding his permission for her marriage, he ought to do as he feels inclined--i.e., let the lover and his daughter marry.Let him do what he will.--This sentence does not--as it may at first sight in the English appear to do--imply that he may consent or not, and whichever course he adopts he does right. It is implied, in the earlier part of the sentence, that he thinks he ought to give his consent, and therefore that is what he wishes to do. Let him do that which he so wills, says St. Paul, and he need not in doing so fear that he does wrong.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_corinthians/7.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 36. - Uncomely. If any father thinks, by keeping his virgin daughter unmarried, he is acting in a way which may cause sin or scandal, then let him permit her to marry her suitor. The word "uncomeliness" is terribly illustrated in <a href="/romans/1-27.htm">Romans 1:27</a>. (For "comely," see <a href="/1_corinthians/7-35.htm">1 Corinthians 7:35</a>; <a href="/1_corinthians/12-24.htm">1 Corinthians 12:24</a>.) His virgin. Obviously a daughter or ward. Pass the flower of her age. If she be more than twenty years old, which the ancients regarded as the acme of the woman's life. And need so require. If there be some moral obligation or necessity in the case. Let them marry. The "them" means the virgin and her unmarried lover. <a href="/commentaries/1_corinthians/7-36.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>However, δέ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. if Εἰ (Ei) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1487.htm">Strong's 1487: </a> If. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc. someone τις (tis) Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5100.htm">Strong's 5100: </a> Any one, some one, a certain one or thing. An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object. thinks νομίζει (nomizei) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3543.htm">Strong's 3543: </a> From nomos; properly, to do by law, i.e. To accustom; by extension, to deem or regard. he is acting inappropriately ἀσχημονεῖν (aschēmonein) Verb - Present Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_807.htm">Strong's 807: </a> From askemon; to be unbecoming. toward ἐπὶ (epi) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1909.htm">Strong's 1909: </a> On, to, against, on the basis of, at. his αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. betrothed, παρθένον (parthenon) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3933.htm">Strong's 3933: </a> Of unknown origin; a maiden; by implication, an unmarried daughter. [and] if ἐὰν (ean) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1437.htm">Strong's 1437: </a> If. From ei and an; a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc. she is ᾖ (ē) Verb - Present Subjunctive Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. beyond [her] youth ὑπέρακμος (hyperakmos) Adjective - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5230.htm">Strong's 5230: </a> Past the bloom of youth, of full age. From huper and the base of akmen; beyond the 'acme', i.e. Figuratively past the bloom of youth. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. [they] ought ὀφείλει (opheilei) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3784.htm">Strong's 3784: </a> Or, its prolonged form opheileo probably from the base of ophelos; to owe; figuratively, to be under obligation; morally, to fail in duty. [to marry], οὕτως (houtōs) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3779.htm">Strong's 3779: </a> Thus, so, in this manner. Or (referring to what precedes or follows). let him do ποιείτω (poieitō) Verb - Present Imperative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4160.htm">Strong's 4160: </a> (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do. as ὃ (ho) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3739.htm">Strong's 3739: </a> Who, which, what, that. he wishes; θέλει (thelei) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2309.htm">Strong's 2309: </a> To will, wish, desire, be willing, intend, design. he is not sinning; ἁμαρτάνει (hamartanei) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_264.htm">Strong's 264: </a> Perhaps from a and the base of meros; properly, to miss the mark, i.e. to err, especially to sin. they should get married. γαμείτωσαν (gameitōsan) Verb - Present Imperative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1060.htm">Strong's 1060: </a> To marry, used of either sex. From gamos; to wed. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_corinthians/7-36.htm">1 Corinthians 7:36 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/1_corinthians/7-36.htm">1 Corinthians 7:36 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/1_corinthians/7-36.htm">1 Corinthians 7:36 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/1_corinthians/7-36.htm">1 Corinthians 7:36 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/1_corinthians/7-36.htm">1 Corinthians 7:36 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/1_corinthians/7-36.htm">1 Corinthians 7:36 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_corinthians/7-36.htm">1 Corinthians 7:36 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_corinthians/7-36.htm">1 Corinthians 7:36 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/1_corinthians/7-36.htm">1 Corinthians 7:36 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/1_corinthians/7-36.htm">1 Corinthians 7:36 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/7-36.htm">NT Letters: 1 Corinthians 7:36 But if any man thinks that he (1 Cor. 1C iC 1Cor i cor icor) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_corinthians/7-35.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Corinthians 7:35"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Corinthians 7:35" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_corinthians/7-37.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Corinthians 7:37"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Corinthians 7:37" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>