New American Standard Bible 1995

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1 Corinthians

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But if they do not have self-control, let them marry; for it is better to marry than to burn with passion.

Lexicon

Verse part Definition: Part of speech: Strong's: Greek: Transliteration:
But if sometimes used with a command or as an indirect question, etc.) Conj H1487 εἰ ei
they do not have self-control, to exercise self-control V-PIM/P-3P H1467 ἐγκρατεύονται enkrateuontai
let them marry; to marry V-ANA H1060 γαμησάτωσαν gamēsatōsan
for it is better better Adj-NNS-C H2909 κρεῖττον kreitton
to marry to marry V-ANA H1060 γαμεῖν gamein
than or, than Conj H2228 ἢ ē
to burn to set on fire, i.e. to burn (pass.) V-PNM/P H4448 πυροῦσθαι purousthai
[with passion].      

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New American Standard Bible 1995 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 do not have self-control, cannot contain, let them marry; marry: for it is better to marry than to burn with passion.burn.
Berean Bible But if they do not have self-control, let them marry; for it is better to marry than to burn with passion.
Hebrew Greek English But if they do not have self-control, let them marry; for it is better to marry than to burn with passion.