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1 Corinthians 7:9
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9 But if they do not have self-control, let them get married. For it is better to marry than to burn with sexual desire.[a]

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  1. 1 Corinthians 7:9 tn Grk “than to burn,” a figure of speech referring to unfulfilled sexual passion.
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1 Corinthians 7:9
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9 But if they cannot control themselves, they should marry,(A) for it is better to marry than to burn with passion.

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