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1 Corinthians 7

1 Corinthians 7:12

Principles of Marriage · 1 Corinthians 7:1–16
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Translations

Modern
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.
Traditional
But to the rest speak I, not the Lord: If any brother hath a wife that believeth not, and she be pleased to dwell with him, let him not put her away.
Literal
Now to the rest I say (I, not the Lord): If any brother has an unbelieving wife, and she consents to dwell with him, let him not send her away.
Latin
Nam ceteris ego dico, non Dominus. Si quis frater uxorem habet infidelem, et hæc consentit habitare cum illo, non dimittat illam.

Original

Greek
English
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.

Notes

1 Corinthians 7:12–13

  • Paul now addresses Christians married to non-believers.

  • I, not the Lord: Paul knew of no specific teaching from Jesus for this situation, but his advice is clear. Believers should remain faithful and honor their marriage commitment.

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.

Glossary

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Topics

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