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1 Corinthians 7

1 Corinthians 7:13

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

Modern
And if a woman has an unbelieving husband and he is willing to live with her, she must not divorce him.
Traditional
And the woman which hath an husband that believeth not, and if he be pleased to dwell with her, let her not leave him.
Literal
And if any woman has an unbelieving husband, and he consents to dwell with her, let her not send away the husband.
Latin
Et si qua mulier fidelis habet virum infidelem, et hic consentit habitare cum illa, non dimittat virum:

Original

Greek
English
And if a woman has an unbelieving husband and he is willing to live with her, she must not divorce him.

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

Divorce: General Scriptures Concerning Marriage: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Non Believers Unsaved Husbands Wife: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Wives: Good: Duty of, to Unbelieving Husbands