1 Corinthians 7:4

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The wife does not have authority over her own body, but the husband. Likewise the husband does not have authority over his own body, but the wife.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
The wife doesn’t have authority over her own body, but the husband. Likewise also the husband doesn’t have authority over his own body, but the wife.
World English Bible (WEB)
The wife{G1135} hath{G1850} not{G3756} power{G1850}{(G5719)} of her own{G2398} body{G4983}, but{G235} the husband{G435}: and{G1161} likewise{G3668} also{G2532} the husband{G435} hath{G1850} not{G3756} power{G1850}{(G5719)} of his own{G2398} body{G4983}, but{G235} the wife{G1135}.
Strong's King James
(4) The wife doesn't have authority over her own body rather the husband and likewise the husband doesn't have authority over his own body rather the wife!
The F.O.G
[4] The wife's body isn't hers alone but also her husband's. Similarly, the husband's body isn't his alone but also his wife's. Marriage creates a unique physical and spiritual unity.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
the wife over her own body hath not authority, but the husband; and, in like manner also, the husband over his own body hath not authority, but the wife.
Young's Literal Translation

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