New International Version (©1984) But if they cannot control themselves, they should marry, for it is better to marry than to burn with passion.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. International Standard Version (©2008) However, if they cannot control themselves, they should get married, for it is better to marry than to burn with passion. GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995) However, if you cannot control your desires, you should get married. It is better for you to marry than to burn [with sexual desire]. King James Bible But if they cannot contain, let them marry: for it is better to marry than to burn. American King James Version But if they cannot contain, let them marry: for it is better to marry than to burn. American Standard Version But if they have not continency, let them marry: for it is better to marry than to burn. Bible in Basic English But if they have not self-control let them get married; for married life is better than the burning of desire. Douay-Rheims Bible But if they do not contain themselves, let them marry. For it is better to marry than to be burnt. Darby Bible Translation But if they have not control over themselves, let them marry; for it is better to marry than to burn. English Revised Version But if they have not continency, let them marry: for it is better to marry than to burn. Webster's Bible Translation But if they cannot contain, let them marry: for it is better to marry than to burn. Weymouth New Testament If, however, they cannot maintain self-control, by all means let them marry; for marriage is better than the fever of passion. World English Bible But if they don't have self-control, let them marry. For it's better to marry than to burn. Young's Literal Translation and if they have not continence -- let them marry, for it is better to marry than to burn; |