1 Corinthians 7:3
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“The husband should fulfill his marital duty to his wife, and likewise the wife to her husband.”
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“The husband should fulfill his marital duty to his wife, and likewise the wife to her husband.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“Let the husband render unto the wife due benevolence: and likewise also the wife unto the husband.”
King James Version · Public Domain“Let the husband render unto the wife her due: and likewise also the wife unto the husband.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“to the wife let the husband the due benevolence render, and in like manner also the wife to the husband;”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo 1 Corinthians 7:3 — 2 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Exodus 21:10If he takes another wife, he must not reduce the food, clothing, or marital rights of his first wife.
- 1 Peter 3:7Husbands, in the same way, treat your wives with consideration as a delicate vessel, and with honor as fellow heirs of the gracious gift of life, so that your prayers will not be hindered.
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