7:37a But the man who is firmly established in his heart

On the other hand, suppose that this man has firmly decided what he will do
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But perhaps you have come to a definite conclusion in your heart/mind ⌊that it is better not to marry⌋,

7:37b and under no constraint,

and no one is forcing him to decide one way or another.
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and you decided/chose this freely,

7:37c with control over his will

He is able to exercise self-control
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and you can control your passions/desires.

7:37d and resolve in his heart not to marry the virgin,

and he has decided to keep his fiancée a virgin.
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And so you have decided that you will not marry your fiancée.

7:37e he will do well.

If he does that, he will do a good thing ⌊in God’s eyes⌋.
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It is fine/acceptable for you to decline to marry her.

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