1 Corinthians 7:37

Updated: June 3, 2025

But he who stands steadfast in his heart, having no necessity, but has power over his own heart, to keep his own virgin, does well.

World English Bible (WEB)

Nevertheless{G1161} he{G3739} that standeth{G2476}{(G5707)}{(G5758)} stedfast{G1476} in{G1722} his heart{G2588}, having{G2192}{(G5723)} no{G3361} necessity{G318}, but{G1161} hath{G2192}{(G5719)} power{G1849} over{G4012} his own{G2398} will{G2307}, and{G2532} hath{G2919} so{G5124} decreed{G2919}{(G5758)} in{G1722} his{G846} heart{G2588} that he will keep{G5083}{(G5721)} his{G1438} virgin{G3933}, doeth{G4160}{(G5719)} well{G2573}.

KJV with Strongs

(37) But the one standing firm in his heart having no pressure but has authority over his own will and has decided this in his own heart to keep his own virgin, he will do well.

The F.O.G

[37] But the man who has settled the matter in his own mind, who is under no compulsion but has control over his own will, and who has made up his mind to keep the virgin unmarried – this man also does the right thing.

The F.O.G Paraphrase

And he who hath stood stedfast in the heart—not having necessity—and hath authority over his own will, and this he hath determined in his heart—to keep his own virgin—doth well;

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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