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NASB | 1 Corinthians 7:5 Stop depriving one another, except by agreement for a time, so that you may devote yourselves to prayer, and come together again so that Satan will not tempt you because of your lack of self-control. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Corinthians 7:5 Do not deprive each other [of marital rights], except perhaps by mutual consent for a time, so that you may devote yourselves [unhindered] to prayer, but come together again so that Satan will not tempt you [to sin] because of your lack of self-control. |
Bible Question (short): Fasting for the husband and wife |
Question (full): I know that fasting is a time to deny your body of physcial food in order to focus soley on feeding the spirit and seeking God.My question is has Jesus left a command for the husband and wife not to engage in sexual activity during this time and if so where is this found in the bible? |