1 Corinthians7:39

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Translation

A wife is bound for a period of time that lasts as long as her husband lives; but if the husband should die, she is free to be married to whom she wishes, but only in the LORD.

Paraphrase

A wife is bound to her husband for as long as he lives; but if the husband should die before she does, she is free to be married to whomever she wishes, as long as he is a follower of THE SUPREME RULER.