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NASB | 1 Corinthians 7:39 ¶ A wife is bound as long as her husband lives; but if her husband is dead, she is free to be married to whom she wishes, only in the Lord. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Corinthians 7:39 ¶ A wife is bound [to her husband by law] as long as he lives. But if her husband dies, she is free to marry whomever she wishes, only [provided that he too is] in the Lord. |
Bible Question: Is it biblical for a woman to pursue a man in a relationship? |
Bible Answer: Greetings Soldierofthecross1993, You ask: "Is it biblical for a woman to pursue a man in a relationship?" Answer: The only provision that we have for marriage is given in 1 Cor. 7:39, when Paul states, "A wife is bound to her husband as long as he lives. But if her husband dies, she is free to be married to whom she wishes, only in the Lord." [ESV] Blessings to you, Makarios |