1 Corinthians 7:36 (WEB)
But if any man thinks that he is behaving inappropriately toward his virgin, if she is past the flower of her age, and if need so requires, let him do what he desires. He doesn’t sin. Let them marry.
Catechism · 1
“From apostolic times Christian virgins, called by the Lord to cling only to him with greater freedom of heart, body, and spirit, have decided with the Church's approval to live in a state of virginity "for the sake of the Kingdom of heaven."” — Catechism footnote: Mt 19:12; cf. l Cor 7:34-36.
Fathers and councils · 3
“But now what shall we say against the most plain speech of the Apostle, saying, “Let her do what she will; she sinneth not, if she be married;” and, “If thou shalt have taken a wife, thou hast not sinned: and, if a virgin shall have been married, she sinneth not.”” — editor's note: 1 Cor. vii. 36
Read the whole comment“…a wife, thou hast not sinned: and if a virgin shall have been married, she sinneth not:” and, “Let her do what she will: she sinneth not if she be married.”” — editor's note: 1 Cor. vii. 28, 36
Read the whole comment“But he who said, “If thou shall have taken a wife, thou hast not sinned; and if a virgin shall have been married, she sinneth not:” and, “Let her do what she will, she sinneth not, if she be married,” hath made it plain enough that marriage is no sin.” — editor's note: 1 Cor. vii. 28, 36
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Cross-references · 7
Cited together in On the Good of Marriage Chapter 21.
Cited together in On the Good of Marriage Chapter 21.
Cited together in Catechism §922.
Cited together in On the Good of Marriage Chapter 21.
Cited together in On the Good of Marriage Chapter 11.
Cited together in On the Good of Marriage Chapter 11.
Cited together in On the Good of Marriage Chapter 21.