1 Corinthians 7:9

* The two F.O.G. Bibles & Commentary below are currently a work in progress.

But if they cannot control themselves, let them marry. For it is better to marry than to burn with passion.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
But if they don’t have self-control, let them marry. For it’s better to marry than to burn.
World English Bible (WEB)
But{G1161} if{G1487} they{G1467} cannot{G3756} contain{G1467}{(G5736)}, let them marry{G1060}{(G5657)}: for{G1063} it is{G2076}{(G5748)} better{G2909} to marry{G1060}{(G5658)} than{G2228} to burn{G4448}{(G5745)}.
Strong's King James
(9) But if they don't have self control, marry! For it's better to marry than to burn.
The F.O.G*
[9] But if they can't control themselves, they should marry. It's better to marry than to burn with unfulfilled desire.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
and if they have not continence—let them marry, for it is better to marry than to burn;
Young's Literal Translation

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