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1 Corinthians 7:3

King James Version (KJV)

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1 Corinthians 7:3

Verse 3 of 40

Scripture focus

Let the husband render unto the wife due benevolence: and likewise also the wife unto the husband.

1 Corinthians 7:3 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on 1 Corinthians 7:3

Theological / Devotional

Due benevolence. Literally, “the obligation,” “that which is owed.” This verse states the duty of husband and wife toward each other in the matter of conjugal rights, specifically in regard to sexual intercourse. Each is bound to the other for life, and in every possible way each is to show kindness and consideration for the other. Such counsel was necessary because some Christians evidently believed that there was special virtue in husband and wife living separately from each other, which at once denied them the legitimate privileges of the married condition and exposed them to the temptation to immorality.

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