Virginity

But I say to the unmarried and to widows, It is good for them if they abide even as I. — read the full passage →

Let marriage be had in honor among all, and let the bed be undefiled: for fornicators and adulterers God will judge.

Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh.

But, because of fornications, let each man have his own wife, and let each woman have her own husband.

For this is the will of God, even your sanctification, that ye abstain from fornication; — read the full passage →

These are they that were not defiled with women; for they are virgins. These are they that follow the Lamb whithersoever he goeth. These were purchased from among men, to be the firstfruits unto God and unto the Lamb.

Flee fornication. Every sin that a man doeth is without the body; but he that committeth fornication sinneth against his own body. — read the full passage →

If any man take a wife, and go in unto her, and hate her, — read the full passage →

Or know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with men, — read the full passage →

But from the beginning of the creation, Male and female made he them. — read the full passage →

I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service. — read the full passage →

And if a man entice a virgin that is not betrothed, and lie with her, he shall surely pay a dowry for her to be his wife. — read the full passage →

But I would have you to be free from cares. He that is unmarried is careful for the things of the Lord, how he may please the Lord: — read the full passage →

For I am jealous over you with a godly jealousy: for I espoused you to one husband, that I might present you as a pure virgin to Christ.

Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign: behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.

For this is the will of God, even your sanctification, that ye abstain from fornication; — read the full passage →

Behold, the virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, And they shall call his name Immanuel; which is, being interpreted, God with us.

Flee fornication. Every sin that a man doeth is without the body; but he that committeth fornication sinneth against his own body.

then they shall bring out the damsel to the door of her father’s house, and the men of her city shall stone her to death with stones, because she hath wrought folly in Israel, to play the harlot in her father’s house: so shalt thou put away the evil from the midst of thee.

If a man find a damsel that is a virgin, that is not betrothed, and lay hold on her, and lie with her, and they be found; — read the full passage →

Thou shalt not see thy brother’s ox or his sheep go astray, and hide thyself from them: thou shalt surely bring them again unto thy brother. — read the full passage →

And he shall take a wife in her virginity.

Then said the king’s servants that ministered unto him, Let there be fair young virgins sought for the king:

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

Behold, here is my daughter a virgin, and his concubine; them I will bring out now, and humble ye them, and do with them what seemeth good unto you: but unto this man do not any such folly.

then shall the father of the damsel, and her mother, take and bring forth the tokens of the damsel’s virginity unto the elders of the city in the gate;

For this is the will of God, even your sanctification, that ye abstain from fornication; — read the full passage →

For this is the will of God, even your sanctification, that ye abstain from fornication;

Or know ye not that he that is joined to a harlot is one body? for, The twain, saith he, shall become one flesh.

Would that ye could bear with me in a little foolishness: but indeed ye do bear with me. — read the full passage →

But I say to the unmarried and to widows, It is good for them if they abide even as I.

I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service.

Is not this the carpenter’s son? is not his mother called Mary? and his brethren, James, and Joseph, and Simon, and Judas? — read the full passage →

but I say unto you, that every one that looketh on a woman to lust after her hath committed adultery with her already in his heart.

Again will I build thee, and thou shalt be built, O virgin of Israel: again shalt thou be adorned with thy tabrets, and shalt go forth in the dances of them that make merry.

this is the word which Jehovah hath spoken concerning him: The virgin daughter of Zion hath despised thee and laughed thee to scorn; the daughter of Jerusalem hath shaken her head at thee.

But if this thing be true, that the tokens of virginity were not found in the damsel;

In like manner, that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with shamefastness and sobriety; not with braided hair, and gold or pearls or costly raiment;

But fornication, and all uncleanness, or covetousness, let it not even be named among you, as becometh saints;

for ye were bought with a price: glorify God therefore in your body.

Is not this the carpenter’s son? is not his mother called Mary? and his brethren, James, and Joseph, and Simon, and Judas?

The virgin of Israel is fallen; she shall no more rise: she is cast down upon her land; there is none to raise her up.

If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

And Peter said unto them, Repent ye, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ unto the remission of your sins; and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.

And Joseph arose from his sleep, and did as the angel of the Lord commanded him, and took unto him his wife; — read the full passage →

Come down, and sit in the dust, O virgin daughter of Babylon; sit on the ground without a throne, O daughter of the Chaldeans: for thou shalt no more be called tender and delicate.

The singers went before, the minstrels followed after, In the midst of the damsels playing with timbrels.

I made a covenant with mine eyes; How then should I look upon a virgin?

If a man find a damsel that is a virgin, that is not betrothed, and lay hold on her, and lie with her, and they be found;

If there be a damsel that is a virgin betrothed unto a husband, and a man find her in the city, and lie with her;

that each one of you know how to possess himself of his own vessel in sanctification and honor,

Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these: fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness, — read the full passage →

Now concerning the things whereof ye wrote: It is good for a man not to touch a woman. — read the full passage →

and knew her not till she had brought forth a son: and he called his name JESUS.

If any man take a wife, and go in unto her, and hate her,

Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honorable, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.

For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother, and shall cleave to his wife; and the two shall become one flesh. — read the full passage →

Be ye therefore imitators of God, as beloved children; — read the full passage →

Him who knew no sin he made to be sin on our behalf; that we might become the righteousness of God in him.

For no word from God shall be void of power.

For there are eunuchs, that were so born from their mother’s womb: and there are eunuchs, that were made eunuchs by men: and there are eunuchs, that made themselves eunuchs for the kingdom of heaven’s sake. He that is able to receive it, let him receive it.

And Joseph her husband, being a righteous man, and not willing to make her a public example, was minded to put her away privily.

For God called us not for uncleanness, but in sanctification.

For I would have you know how greatly I strive for you, and for them at Laodicea, and for as many as have not seen my face in the flesh; — read the full passage →

Now concerning virgins I have no commandment of the Lord: but I give my judgment, as one that hath obtained mercy of the Lord to be trustworthy.

Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, who took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom. — read the full passage →

For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show unto his servants, even the things which must shortly come to pass: and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John; — read the full passage →

For as the body apart from the spirit is dead, even so faith apart from works is dead.

For God gave us not a spirit of fearfulness; but of power and love and discipline.

If then ye were raised together with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated on the right hand of God. — read the full passage →

Nevertheless do ye also severally love each one his own wife even as himself; and let the wife see that she fear her husband.

And Mary said unto the angel, How shall this be, seeing I know not a man?

And Joseph arose from his sleep, and did as the angel of the Lord commanded him, and took unto him his wife;

Keep thy heart with all diligence; For out of it are the issues of life.

This is the day which Jehovah hath made; We will rejoice and be glad in it.

Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for thou art with me; Thy rod and thy staff, they comfort me.

And the elders of that city shall take the man and chastise him;

Now faith is assurance ofthingshoped for, a conviction of things not seen.

I can do all things in him that strengtheneth me.

I have been crucified with Christ; and it is no longer I that live, but Christ liveth in me: and that life which I now live in the flesh I live in faith, the faith which is in the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself up for me.

Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, and the truth, and the life: no one cometh unto the Father, but by me.

No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon. — read the full passage →

And she doted upon their paramours, whose flesh is as the flesh of asses, and whose issue is like the issue of horses.

Iron sharpeneth iron; So a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.

Train up a child in the way he should go, And even when he is old he will not depart from it.

Even a child maketh himself known by his doings, Whether his work be pure, and whether it be right. — read the full passage →

Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.

The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show unto his servants, even the things which must shortly come to pass: and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John;

For this is the will of God, even your sanctification, that ye abstain from fornication; — read the full passage →

Masters, render unto your servants that which is just and equal; knowing that ye also have a Master in heaven. — read the full passage →

Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus through the will of God, and Timothy our brother, — read the full passage →

In nothing be anxious; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.

For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother, and shall cleave to his wife; and the two shall become one flesh.

Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself up for it;

Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us,

But other of the apostles saw I none, save James the Lord’s brother.

I must needs glory, though it is not expedient; but I will come to visions and revelations of the Lord. — read the full passage →

Meats for the belly, and the belly for meats: but God shall bring to nought both it and them. But the body is not for fornication, but for the Lord; and the Lord for the body:

These things have I spoken unto you, that in me ye may have peace. In the world ye have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.