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NASB | 1 Corinthians 7:9 But if they do not have self-control, let them marry; for it is better to marry than to burn with passion. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Corinthians 7:9 But if they do not have [sufficient] self-control, they should marry; for it is better to marry than to burn with passion. |
Subject: better to marry than to burn |
Bible Note: Dear Brother Mark, Yes, I have heard preaching that asserted the "burn in judgment" interpretation as well. Of course, I'm not the student of Greek as are you and Brother Tim. However, none of the occurrences of that word in Scripture appear to have anything to do with hell fire. The one that comes closest is Revelation 3:18, but that is talking about a refining fire, not the wrath of God. Doesn't the rendering by the translators, as well as Strong and Thayer, afford greater confidence for us? In Him, Doc |