1 Corinthians 7:10

Translations

Modern

To the married I give this command (not I, but the Lord): A wife must not separate from her husband.

Traditional

And unto the married I command, yet not I, but the Lord, Let not the wife depart from her husband:

Literal

Now to those having married I command (not I, but the Lord): A wife is not to be separated from a husband.

Latin

Iis autem qui matrimonio juncti sunt, præcipio non ego, sed Dominus, uxorem a viro non discedere:

Original

Greek

English

To the married I give this command (not I, but the Lord): A wife must not separate from her husband.

Notes

1 Corinthians 7:10–11

Paul advises Christian couples considering divorce.
not I, but the Lord: This does not mean Paul's other instructions (see 1 Corinthians 7:12, 25, 40) have less authority. It means this advice is based on known teachings of Jesus (see Matthew 5:32; 19:9; Mark 10:11–12; Luke 16:18).
But if she does: Paul recognizes that some couples struggle to live together, but even then, they must honor their marriage vows and remain faithful to their spouse alone (see 1 Corinthians 7:27; Romans 7:2).
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1 Corinthians 7:1–40

Paul often says that true Christians, as servants of Christ, belong completely to Christ for his service. Because of this, he suggests Christians stay single. However, he admits that getting married is not a sin.

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul) Biblical Marriage Human Sexuality Intermarriage and Divorce

Related verses

Matthew 5:32
But I tell you that anyone who divorces his wife, except for sexual immorality, brings adultery upon her. And he who marries a divorced woman commits adultery.
Luke 16:18
Anyone who divorces his wife and marries another woman commits adultery, and he who marries a divorced woman commits adultery.
Matthew 19:3–9
Then some Pharisees came and tested Him by asking, “Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife for any reason?”
Malachi 2:14–16
Yet you ask, “Why?” It is because the LORD has been a witness between you and the wife of your youth, against whom you have broken faith, though she is your companion and your wife by covenant.
Mark 10:11–12
So He told them, “Whoever divorces his wife and marries another woman commits adultery against her.
1 Corinthians 7:15
But if the unbeliever leaves, let him go. The believing brother or sister is not bound in such cases. God has called you to live in peace.
Jeremiah 3:20
But as a woman may betray her husband, so you have betrayed Me, O house of Israel,” declares the LORD.
1 Corinthians 7:12
To the rest I say this (I, not the Lord): If a brother has an unbelieving wife and she is willing to live with him, he must not divorce her.
1 Corinthians 7:25
Now about virgins, I have no command from the Lord, but I give a judgment as one who by the Lord’s mercy is trustworthy.
1 Corinthians 7:6
I say this as a concession, not as a command.
1 Corinthians 7:40
In my judgment, however, she is happier if she remains as she is. And I think that I too have the Spirit of God.

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) First Letter to the Corinthians Love Paul the Apostle Virgin

Topics

A Healthy Marriage Breaking Covenants Divorce: General Scriptures Concerning Divorces Divorcing An Unbeliever Early Marriage Falling out of Love Family: Government of Grounds for Divorce Leaving Parents Marriage: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To No Other Foundation Second Marriage Separation in Marriage Wanting to Be Married Wife: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Wives: Duties of, to Their Husbands: To be Faithful to Them Word of God: Inspiration of Word of God: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To

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