9. Source Text: Greek (SBLGNT) 1 Corinthians 7:9:1 ⧉εἰeeif 1 Corinthians 7:9:2 ⧉δὲdebut 1 Corinthians 7:9:3 ⧉οὐκooknot 1 Corinthians 7:9:4 ⧉ἐγκρατεύονταιengratevondethey exercise self-control 1 Corinthians 7:9:5 ⧉γαμησάτωσανgameesatosanlet them marry 1 Corinthians 7:9:6 ⧉κρεῖττονkritonbetter 1 Corinthians 7:9:7 ⧉γάρgarfor 1 Corinthians 7:9:8 ⧉ἐστινesteenit is 1 Corinthians 7:9:9 ⧉γαμῆσαιgameeseto marry 1 Corinthians 7:9:10 ⧉ἢeethan 1 Corinthians 7:9:11 ⧉πυροῦσθαιpeeroostheto burn |
9. Formal Translation But if they are not exercising self-control, let them marry; for it is better to marry than to burn. |
9. Dynamic Translation But if they cannot control themselves, they should get married, because it is better to marry than to burn with passion. |