Continence
Explore 12 scripture references about continence from Nave's Topical Bible, spanning 10 books of the Bible with categorized entries, verse text, and cross-references.
What Does the Bible Say About Continence?
The topic of continence appears throughout Scripture with 12 references spanning 10 books of the Bible, from 1 Corinthians to Ruth. Explore the scriptures below to deepen your understanding of what God's Word teaches about this subject.
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-General scriptures concerning JOB 31:1; MAT 5:27,28; 19:12; ROM 13:13; 1CO 7:1-9,25-29,36-38; 9:27; COL 3:5; 1TI 4:12; 5:1,2; REV 14:1,4,5 -See CHASTITY -INSTANCES OF -Joseph GEN 39:7-12 -Uriah 2SA 11:8-13 -Boaz RUT 3:6-13 -Joseph, husband of Mary MAT 1:24,25 -Paul 1CO 7:8
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What does the Bible say about continence?
The Bible contains 12 references to continence across 10 books of the Bible. Nave's Topical Bible organizes these references for in-depth study.
Where is continence mentioned in the Bible?
Continence is referenced in 1 Corinthians, 1 Timothy, 2 Samuel, Colossians, Genesis, and 5 more books. There are 12 total scripture references on this topic.