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1 Corinthians 7

1 Corinthians 7:15

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

Modern
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.
Traditional
But if the unbelieving depart, let him depart. A brother or a sister is not under bondage in such cases: but God hath called us to peace.
Literal
But if the unbeliever separates himself, let him separate himself. The brother or the sister is not bound in such cases. But God has called you in peace.
Latin
Quod si infidelis discedit, discedat: non enim servituti subjectus est frater, aut soror in hujusmodi: in pace autem vocavit nos Deus.

Original

Greek
English
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.

Notes

1 Corinthians 7:15

If the unbeliever ends the marriage, the believing husband or wife can let them go. God wants his people to live in peace, not in the unbearable conflict of a mixed marriage that the non-Christian spouse no longer wants.

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

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

Topics

Abuse Abuse from a Spouse Abusive Husbands Abusive Marriages Abusive Relationships Annulment Dating While Separated Desertion Divorce: General Scriptures Concerning Divorces Divorcing An Unbeliever Domestic Violence Domestic Violence and Abuse Falling out of Love Grounds for Divorce Legal Separation Marriage: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Meekness: General Scriptures Concerning Physical Abuse in Marriage Second Marriage Separation in Marriage Spousal Abandonment Spousal Abuse The Call of God: To Man Is: To Peace The Unmarried Unequally Yoked Unhappy Marriages Unsaved Husbands Verbal Abuse