Strong's Lexicon But δὲ (de) Conjunction Strong's Greek 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc. if εἰ (ei) Conjunction Strong's Greek 1487: If. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc. they cannot control themselves, ἐγκρατεύονται (enkrateuontai) Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Plural Strong's Greek 1467: To exercise self-control, be continent. Middle voice from egkrates; to exercise self-restraint. let them marry. γαμησάτωσαν (gamēsatōsan) Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 3rd Person Plural Strong's Greek 1060: To marry, used of either sex. From gamos; to wed. For γάρ (gar) Conjunction Strong's Greek 1063: For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. it is ἐστιν (estin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's Greek 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. better κρεῖττον (kreitton) Adjective - Nominative Neuter Singular - Comparative Strong's Greek 2909: Stronger, more excellent. Comparative of a derivative of kratos; stronger, i.e. better, i.e. Nobler. to marry γαμῆσαι* (gamēsai) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active Strong's Greek 1060: To marry, used of either sex. From gamos; to wed. than ἢ (ē) Conjunction Strong's Greek 2228: Or, than. A primary particle of distinction between two connected terms; disjunctive, or; comparative, than. to burn with passion. πυροῦσθαι (pyrousthai) Verb - Present Infinitive Middle or Passive Strong's Greek 4448: From pur; to kindle, i.e. to be ignited, glow, be refined, or to be inflamed. Parallel Strong's Berean Study BibleBut if they cannot control themselves, let them marry. For it is better to marry than to burn with passion. Young's Literal Translation and if they have not continence—let them marry, for it is better to marry than to burn; Holman Christian Standard Bible But if they do not have self-control, they should marry, for it is better to marry than to burn with desire. New American Standard Bible But if they do not have self-control, let them marry; for it is better to marry than to burn [with passion]. King James Bible But if they cannot contain, let them marry: for it is better to marry than to burn. Parallel Verses New International Version But if they cannot control themselves, they should marry, for it is better to marry than to burn with passion. New Living Translation But if they can't control themselves, they should go ahead and marry. It's better to marry than to burn with lust. English Standard Version But if they cannot exercise self-control, they should marry. For it is better to marry than to burn with passion. New American Standard Bible But if they do not have self-control, let them marry; for it is better to marry than to burn with passion. King James Bible But if they cannot contain, let them marry: for it is better to marry than to burn. Holman Christian Standard Bible But if they do not have self-control, they should marry, for it is better to marry than to burn with desire. International Standard Version However, if they cannot control themselves, they should get married, for it is better to marry than to burn with passion. NET Bible But if they do not have self-control, let them get married. For it is better to marry than to burn with sexual desire. American Standard Version But if they have not continency, let them marry: for it is better to marry than to burn. English Revised Version But if they have not continency, 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; Cross References Acts 19:36 Seeing then that these things cannot be spoken against, ye ought to be quiet, and to do nothing rashly. 1 Thessalonians 4:4 That every one of you should know how to possess his vessel in sanctification and honour; 1 Timothy 5:14 I will therefore that the younger women marry, bear children, guide the house, give none occasion to the adversary to speak reproachfully. 1 Corinthians 1:1 Paul, called to be an apostle of Jesus Christ through the will of God, and Sosthenes our brother, 1 Corinthians 7:8 I say therefore to the unmarried and widows, It is good for them if they abide even as I. 1 Corinthians 7:7 For I would that all men were even as I myself. But every man hath his proper gift of God, one after this manner, and another after that. 1 Corinthians 7:6 But I speak this by permission, and not of commandment. 1 Corinthians 7:10 And unto the married I command, yet not I, but the Lord, Let not the wife depart from her husband: 1 Corinthians 7:11 But and if she depart, let her remain unmarried, or be reconciled to her husband: and let not the husband put away his wife. 1 Corinthians 7:12 But to the rest speak I, not the Lord: If any brother hath a wife that believeth not, and she be pleased to dwell with him, let him not put her away. 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