2 But since sexual immorality is occurring, each man should have sexual relations with his own wife, and each woman with her own husband.

Other Translations of 1 Corinthians 7:2

King James Version

2 Nevertheless, to avoid fornication, let every man have his own wife, and let every woman have her own husband.

English Standard Version

2 But because of the temptation to sexual immorality, each man should have his own wife and each woman her own husband.

The Message

2 Certainly - but only within a certain context. It's good for a man to have a wife, and for a woman to have a husband. Sexual drives are strong, but marriage is strong enough to contain them and provide for a balanced and fulfilling sexual life in a world of sexual disorder.

New King James Version

2 Nevertheless, because of sexual immorality, let each man have his own wife, and let each woman have her own husband.

New Living Translation

2 But because there is so much sexual immorality, each man should have his own wife, and each woman should have her own husband.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on 1 Corinthians 7:2

Commentary on 1 Corinthians 7:1-9

(Read 1 Corinthians 7:1-9)

The apostle tells the Corinthians that it was good, in that juncture of time, for Christians to keep themselves single. Yet he says that marriage, and the comforts of that state, are settled by Divine wisdom. Though none may break the law of God, yet that perfect rule leaves men at liberty to serve him in the way most suited to their powers and circumstances, of which others often are very unfit judges. All must determine for themselves, seeking counsel from God how they ought to act.