Lux Domini
Nevertheless he that standeth stedfast in his heart, having no necessity, but hath power over his own will, and hath so decreed in his heart that he will keep his virgin, doeth well.

What does 1 Corinthians 7:37 mean?

The apostle is thought to give advice here about the disposal of children in marriage. In this view, the general meaning is plain.

Key themes

LoveEternal lifeThe crossChurch order

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Keep this verse inside 1 Corinthians 7:37-38 and alongside a few nearby related passages.