1 Corinthians 7:39 in Makaa
39 Mudá jɨ cɛ̧ɛ̧lá nə ŋgwúm yé té wɛ̂sh ŋgwúm ŋgə́ ná cʉgə yí. Ŋgwúm mə́ ká yə, mudá kú ná bə cɛ̧ɛ̧lá, a mú jee bá muud yɛ̂sh á cɛ́ɛ́l bá yɛ́; njɨ í jɨɨ nə́ muud wɔɔŋg bə́g muud mə Cwámba.
Other Translations
King James Version (KJV)
The wife is bound by the law as long as her husband liveth; but if her husband be dead, she is at liberty to be married to whom she will; only in the Lord.
American Standard Version (ASV)
A wife is bound for so long time as her husband liveth; but if the husband be dead, she is free to be married to whom she will; only in the Lord.
Bible in Basic English (BBE)
It is right for a wife to be with her husband as long as he is living; but when her husband is dead, she is free to be married to another; but only to a Christian.
Darby English Bible (DBY)
A wife is bound for whatever time her husband lives; but if the husband be fallen asleep, she is free to be married to whom she will, only in [the] Lord.
World English Bible (WEB)
A wife is bound by law for as long as her husband lives; but if the husband is dead, she is free to be married to whoever she desires, only in the Lord.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
A wife hath been bound by law as long time as her husband may live, and if her husband may sleep, she is free to be married to whom she will -- only in the Lord;