Thematic Bible: Continence


Thematic Bible





When Joseph awoke from his sleep, he did as the angel of the Lord had directed him. He made Mary his wife, but did not live with her as her husband until after the birth of her son; and to this son he gave the name Jesus.






My advice, then, to those who are not married, and to widows, is this: It would be well for them to remain as I am myself.