Thematic Bible: Who should get married
Thematic Bible
Marriage » Who should get married
"If a man beguile a maid that is not betrothed and lie with her, he shall endote her and take her to his wife: If her father refuse to give her unto him, he shall pay money according to the dowry of virgins.
This I say of favour, not of commandment. For I would that all men were as I myself am: but every man hath his proper gift of God, one after this manner, another after that. I say unto the unmarried men, and widows: it is good for them if they abide even as I do, read more.
but and if they cannot abstain, let them marry. For it is better to marry than to burn.
but and if they cannot abstain, let them marry. For it is better to marry than to burn.