Conversely, when each mate seeks, “not his own advantage, but that of the other person ” and renders the marriage due as an expression of love rather than as a duty, affectionate intimate relations can strengthen the marriage bond. ​ — 1 Cor.
Mereka hendaknya melakukan ini karena mengasihi satu sama lain, bukan karena kewajiban semata. Dengan demikian, hak perkawinan berupa keintiman yang penuh kasih sayang akan turut memperkuat perkawinan mereka. ​ — 1 Kor.