Verse Comparison: 1 Corinthians 7:9

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American Standard Version
But if they have not continency, let them marry: for it is better to marry than to burn.

Amplified® Bible
But if they have not self-control (restraint of their passions), they should marry. For it is better to marry than to be aflame [with passion and tortured continually with ungratified desire].

Darby English Version
But if they have not control over themselves, let them marry; for it is better to marry than to burn.

International Standard Version
However, if they cannot control themselves, they should get married, for it is better to marry than to burn with passion.

King James Version
But if they cannot contain, let them marry: for it is better to marry than to burn.

Young's Literal Translation
and if they have not continence -- let them marry, for it is better to marry than to burn;

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