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1 Corinthians 7

1 Corinthians 7:16

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

Modern
How do you know, wife, whether you will save your husband? Or how do you know, husband, whether you will save your wife?
Traditional
For what knowest thou, O wife, whether thou shalt save thy husband? or how knowest thou, O man, whether thou shalt save thy wife?
Literal
For how do you know, wife, if you will save the husband? Or how do you know, husband, if you will save the wife?
Latin
Unde enim scis mulier, si virum salvum facies? aut unde scis vir, si mulierem salvam facies?

Original

Greek
English
How do you know, wife, whether you will save your husband? Or how do you know, husband, whether you will save your wife?

Notes

1 Corinthians 7:16

There is always hope that the believing spouse will lead the unbelieving partner to faith in Christ. However, the Greek text is unclear and might also mean there is no guarantee the believing partner will ever convince the unbelieving spouse.

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.

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Topics

All Christians should be As Missionaries in the Family Divorce: General Scriptures Concerning Husband: General Scriptures Concerning Husbands: Duty of, to Wives: Not to Leave Them, Though Unbelieving Influence: Good Marriage: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Wife: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Wives: Good: Duty of, to Unbelieving Husbands