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1 Corinthians 7:8-9

8 To the unmarried and the widows I say that it is good for them to remain single as I am.9 But if they cannot exercise self-control, they should marry. For it is better to marry than to be aflame with passion.
(Mark 10:11-12) -- "Biblical Compassion on the Matter of Divorce and Remarriage"
Biblical Reference / Family / Adultery & Fornication
(Mark 10:11-12) -- "Biblical Compassion on the Matter of Divorce and Remarriage"
Biblical Reference / Family / Divorce
(1 Corinthians 7:10-14) -- "Paul Says, 'Stay Married'"
Biblical Reference / Family / Divorce
(1 Corinthians 7:15) -- "What if the Unbeliever Departs?"
Biblical Reference / Family / Divorce
(1 Kings 3:1) -- "Israel's Sophomoric Leader"
Biblical Reference / Family / Marriage & Family
(1 Corinthians 7:8-9, 28) -- "In Case of Fire, Say 'I Do'"
Biblical Reference / Family / Marriage & Family
(Genesis 1:27-28) -- "Contraceptive Culture"
Biblical Reference / Sanctity of Life / Contraception & Fertility
"Marriage and Women in the Pagan World of Bible Times" -- [BC]
Historical Precedents / Family / Adultery & Fornication
"Marriage and Women in the Pagan World of Bible Times" -- [BC]
Historical Precedents / Family / Marriage & Family
"Contraception as Criminal Conduct: Augustine's Influence" -- [386]
Historical Precedents / Sanctity of Life / Contraception & Fertility
"Remarriage Is Permitted" -- Cyril of Jerusalem (c. 315 – 387)
Quotations & Writings / Family / Marriage & Family
"Wives: Who's Counting?" -- Francis Turretin (1623 - 1687)
Quotations & Writings / Family / Marriage & Family
"Christians Are Positive about Sex"
Current Trends / Family / Marriage & Family