1 Corinthians 7:9
But if they cannot contain, let them marry: for it is better to marry than to burn.In other versions
But if they have not continency, let them marry: for it is better to marry than to burn.
ASV
But if they have not self-control let them get married; for married life is better than the burning of desire.
BBE
But if they have not control over themselves, let them marry; for it is better to marry than to burn.
DBY
But if they don't have self-control, let them marry. For it's better to marry than to burn.
WEB
and if they have not continence -- let them marry, for it is better to marry than to burn;
YLT
But if they cannot contain, let them marry: for it is better to marry than to burn.
ENG
But if they cannot contain, let them marry: for it is better to marry than to burn.
WBT
But if they cannot control themselves, let them marry. For it is better to marry than to burn with passion.
BSB
In context
7For 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.
8I say therefore to the unmarried and widows, It is good for them if they abide even as I.
9But if they cannot contain, let them marry: for it is better to marry than to burn.
10And unto the married I command, yet not I, but the Lord, Let not the wife depart from her husband:
11But and if she depart, let her remain unmarried or be reconciled to her husband: and let not the husband put away his wife.