Other translations
American Standard Version
But if they have not continency, let them marry: for it is better to marry than to burn.
Aramaic Bible in Plain English
But if they do not endure, let them marry. It is beneficial for them to take a wife rather than to burn with lust.
Darby Bible Translation
But if they have not control over themselves, let them marry; for it is better to marry than to burn.
Holy Bible: Douay-Rheims Version (Genuine Leather Black)
But if they do not contain themselves, let them marry. For it is better to marry than to be burnt.
ERV 1885 English Revised Version with Strong's Concordance
But if they have not continency, let them marry: for it is better to marry than to burn.
English Standard Version Journaling Bible
But if they cannot exercise self-control, they should marry. For it is better to marry than to burn with passion.
God's Word
However, if you cannot control your desires, you should get married. It is better for you to marry than to burn [with sexual desire].
Holman Christian Standard Bible
But if they do not have self-control, they should marry, for it is better to marry than to burn with desire.
International Standard Version
However, if they cannot control themselves, they should get married, for it is better to marry than to burn with passion.
NET Bible
But if they do not have self-control, let them get married. For it is better to marry than to burn with sexual desire.
New American Standard Bible
But if they do not have self-control, let them marry; for it is better to marry than to burn with passion.
New International Version
But if they cannot control themselves, they should marry, for it is better to marry than to burn with passion.
New Living Translation
But if they can't control themselves, they should go ahead and marry. It's better to marry than to burn with lust.
Webster's Bible Translation
But if they cannot contain, let them marry: for it is better to marry than to burn.
Weymouth New Testament
If, however, they cannot maintain self-control, by all means let them marry; for marriage is better than the fever of passion.
The World English Bible
But if they don't have self-control, let them marry. For it's better to marry than to burn.