Note 5 at 1 Cor. 7:3: The literal meaning of the Greek word "eunoia" which was translated "benevolence" in this verse is "kindness; conjugal duty." The dictionary defines "conjugal" as "of marriage or the marital relationship." This verse is speaking of not withholding the sexual relationship from one's mate. This point is expounded on in the next two verses. There needs to be special attention paid to the word "due" benevolence in this verse. There are sexual actions which are not normal and God never expects a marriage partner to perform ungodly sexual acts. No one can honestly try to use this scripture to demand any type of perverted act from his or her mate.