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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

But if they cannot control themselves, let them marry. For it is better to marry than to burn with passion.

World English Bible (WEB)

But if they don’t have self-control, let them marry. For it’s better to marry than to burn.

King James Version (KJV)

But if they cannot contain, let them marry: for it is better to marry than to burn.

American Standard Version (ASV)

But if they have not continency, let them marry: for it is better to marry than to burn.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

But if they have not self-control let them get married; for married life is better than the burning of desire.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

and if they have not continence -- let them marry, for it is better to marry than to burn;

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Y si no tienen don de continencia, cásense; que mejor es casarse que quemarse.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Y si no pueden dominarse, cásense. Mejor es casarse que quemarse de pasión.

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