1 Corinthians 7:9
Context7:9 But if they do not have self-control, let them get married. For it is better to marry than to burn with sexual desire. 1
1 Corinthians 8:8
Context8:8 Now food will not bring us close to God. We are no worse if we do not eat and no better if we do.
1 Corinthians 11:17
ContextThe Lord’s Supper
11:17 Now in giving the following instruction I do not praise you, because you come together not for the better but for the worse.
1 tn Grk “than to burn,” a figure of speech referring to unfulfilled sexual passion.