1 Corinthians 7:8-9

7:8 To the unmarried and widows I say that it is best for them to remain as I am. 7:9 But if they do not have self-control, let them get married. For it is better to marry than to burn with sexual desire. ¹ 

[7:9]  ¹ tn Grk “than to burn,” a figure of speech referring to unfulfilled sexual passion.