1 Corinthians 7:1

Now as to the matters of which you wrote: It is good (beneficial, advantageous) for a man not to touch a woman [outside marriage].

1 Corinthians 7:8

But I say to the unmarried and to the widows, [that as a practical matter] it is good if they remain [single and entirely devoted to the Lord] as I am.

1 Corinthians 7:26-27

I think then that because of the impending distress [that is, the pressure of the current trouble], it is good for a man to remain as he is.

1 Corinthians 7:37-38

But the man who stands firmly committed in his heart, having no compulsion [to yield to his daughter’s request], and has authority over his own will, and has decided in his own heart to keep his own virgin [daughter from being married], he will do well.

Genesis 20:6

Then God said to him in the dream, “Yes, I know you did this in the integrity of your heart, for it was I who kept you back and spared you from sinning against Me; therefore I did not give you an opportunity to touch her.

Ruth 2:9

Watch which field they reap, and follow behind them. I have commanded the servants not to touch you. And when you are thirsty, go to the [water] jars and drink from what the servants draw.”

Proverbs 6:29


So is the one who goes in to his neighbor’s wife;
Whoever touches her will not be found innocent or go unpunished.

Matthew 19:10-11

The disciples said to Jesus, “If the relationship of a man with his wife is like this, it is better not to marry.”

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Now concerning the things whereof ye wrote unto me: It is good for a man not to touch a woman.

General references

Bible References

Good

1 Corinthians 7:8
But I say to the unmarried and to the widows, [that as a practical matter] it is good if they remain [single and entirely devoted to the Lord] as I am.
Matthew 19:10
The disciples said to Jesus, “If the relationship of a man with his wife is like this, it is better not to marry.”

General references

Matthew 19:10
The disciples said to Jesus, “If the relationship of a man with his wife is like this, it is better not to marry.”