What is written about sex before marriage in the Bible comes predominantly from the book of 1 Corinthians, written by Paul. 1 Corinthians 6:18-20 says “Flee from sexual immorality. Every other sin a person commits is outside the body, but the sexually immoral person sins against his own body.

Is it okay to get intimate before marriage?

It is fine if you believe in saving yourself for your marital partner. Your beliefs are your own and you have every right to hold on to them. If you believe that having sex before marriage is wrong, then it is better to wait because you wont enjoy the experience anyway.