Lux Domini
So then he that giveth her in marriage doeth well; but he that giveth her not in marriage doeth better.

What does 1 Corinthians 7:38 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.