A wife is bound to her husband as long as he lives. But if her husband dies, she is free to marry anyone she wishes, as long as he belongs to the Lord. Cross References Romans 7:2 For instance, a married woman is bound by law to her husband as long as he lives. But if her husband dies, she is released from the law of marriage. 1 Corinthians 7:38 So then, he who marries the virgin does well, but he who does not marry her does even better. 2 Corinthians 6:14 Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers. For what partnership can righteousness have with wickedness? Or what fellowship does light have with darkness? Treasury of Scripture The wife is bound by the law as long as her husband lives; but if her husband be dead, she is at liberty to be married to whom she will; only in the Lord. wife. 1 Corinthians 7:10,15 Romans 7:2,3 only. Genesis 6:2 Deuteronomy 7:3,4 Malachi 2:11 |