1 Corinthians 7:39

A 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.

Cross References (7)

  • Romans 7:2–3 (17)

    For instance, a married woman is bound by law to her husband as long as he lives. But if her husband dies, she is releas

  • 2 Corinthians 6:14–16 (8)

    Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers. For what partnership can righteousness have with wickedness? Or what fellows

  • 1 Corinthians 7:10 (7)

    To the married I give this command (not I, but the Lord): A wife must not separate from her husband.

  • 1 Corinthians 7:15 (4)

    But if the unbeliever leaves, let him go. The believing brother or sister is not bound in such cases. God has called you

  • Malachi 2:11 (3)

    Judah has broken faith; an abomination has been committed in Israel and in Jerusalem. For Judah has profaned the LORD’s

  • Deuteronomy 7:3–4 (1)

    Do not intermarry with them. Do not give your daughters to their sons or take their daughters for your sons,

  • Genesis 6:2 (1)

    the sons of God saw that the daughters of men were beautiful, and they took as wives whomever they chose.