1 Corinthians 7:38
So then he that giveth her in marriage doeth well; but he that giveth her not in marriage doeth better.In other versions
So then both he that giveth his own virgin `daughter' in marriage doeth well; and he that giveth her not in marriage shall do better.
ASV
So then, he who gets married to his virgin does well, and he who keeps her unmarried does better.
BBE
So that he that marries himself does well; and he that does not marry does better.
DBY
So then both he who gives his own virgin in marriage does well, and he who doesn't give her in marriage does better.
WEB
so that both he who is giving in marriage doth well, and he who is not giving in marriage doth better.
YLT
So then he that gives her in marriage does well; but he that gives her not in marriage does better.
ENG
So then he that giveth her in marriage doeth well; but he that giveth her not in marriage doeth better.
WBT
So then, he who marries the virgin does well, but he who does not marry her does even better.
BSB
In context
36But if any man think that he behaveth himself uncomely toward his virgin, if she pass the flower of her age, and need so require, let him do what he will, he sinneth not: let them marry.
37Nevertheless 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.
38So then he that giveth her in marriage doeth well; but he that giveth her not in marriage doeth better.
39The wife is bound by the law as long as her husband liveth; but if her husband be dead, she is at liberty to be married to whom she will; only in the Lord.
40But she is happier if she so abide, after my judgment: and I think also that I have the Spirit of God.