1Cor 7:39 | MHM | STEP | v. 39 : Paul teaches that as long as her husband lives, a wife is bound by law to him (1 Corinthians 7:39 ). Marriage is intended to be a lifelong bond, and only death can dissolve it. However, if her husband dies, she is free to marry anyone she wishes, provided it is in the Lord . This means she should marry only a fellow believer, seeking God’s guidance and blessing in her choice. Paul emphasizes that second marriages are permitted by God but should be entered into with wisdom and faith, respecting the sacredness of marriage and the importance of shared faith in the new union. v. 39–40 : Paul concludes his advice to widows by affirming their freedom to remarry, but only in the Lord , meaning to a fellow believer (1 Corinthians 7:39-40 ). Nevertheless, Paul expresses his personal judgment that a widow will be happier if she remains single, especially considering the difficult times the Corinthians were facing. He shares this counsel with confidence that it is guided by the Spirit of God. This encourages believers to make careful, prayerful decisions about marriage, prioritizing what will best enable them to serve God.

‏ 1 Corinthians 7:39

v. 39: Paul teaches that as long as her husband lives, a wife is bound by law to him (1 Corinthians 7:39 ^a). Marriage is intended to be a lifelong bond, and only death can dissolve it. However, if her husband dies, she is free to marry anyone she wishes, provided it is in the Lord. This means she should marry only a fellow believer, seeking God’s guidance and blessing in her choice. Paul emphasizes that second marriages are permitted by God but should be entered into with wisdom and faith, respecting the sacredness of marriage and the importance of shared faith in the new union.

v. 39–40: Paul concludes his advice to widows by affirming their freedom to remarry, but only in the Lord, meaning to a fellow believer (1 Corinthians 7:39-40 ^b). Nevertheless, Paul expresses his personal judgment that a widow will be happier if she remains single, especially considering the difficult times the Corinthians were facing. He shares this counsel with confidence that it is guided by the Spirit of God. This encourages believers to make careful, prayerful decisions about marriage, prioritizing what will best enable them to serve God.