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A wife must not leave her husband. <a href="/esv/1_corinthians/7.htm">English Standard Version</a> To the married I give this charge (not I, but the Lord): the wife should not separate from her husband <a href="/bsb/1_corinthians/7.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> To the married I give this command (not I, but the Lord): A wife must not separate from her husband. <a href="/blb/1_corinthians/7.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Now to those having married I give this charge (not I, but the Lord): A wife is not to be separated from a husband. <a href="/kjv/1_corinthians/7.htm">King James Bible</a> And unto the married I command, yet not I, but the Lord, Let not the wife depart from her husband: <a href="/nkjv/1_corinthians/7.htm">New King James Version</a> Now to the married I command, yet not I but the Lord: A wife is not to depart from her husband. <a href="/nasb_/1_corinthians/7.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> But to the married I give instructions, not I, but the Lord, that the wife is not to leave her husband <a href="/nasb/1_corinthians/7.htm">NASB 1995</a> But to the married I give instructions, not I, but the Lord, that the wife should not leave her husband <a href="/nasb77/1_corinthians/7.htm">NASB 1977 </a> But to the married I give instructions, not I, but the Lord, that the wife should not leave her husband <a href="/lsb/1_corinthians/7.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> But to the married I give instructions, not I, but the Lord, that the wife should not leave her husband <a href="/amp/1_corinthians/7.htm">Amplified Bible</a> But to the married [believers] I give instructions—not I, but the Lord—that the wife is not to separate from her husband, <a href="/csb/1_corinthians/7.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> To the married I give this command —not I, but the Lord—a wife is not to leave her husband. <a href="/hcsb/1_corinthians/7.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> I command the married—not I, but the Lord—a wife is not to leave her husband. <a href="/asv/1_corinthians/7.htm">American Standard Version</a> But unto the married I give charge, yea not I, but the Lord, That the wife depart not from her husband <a href="/cev/1_corinthians/7.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> I instruct married couples to stay together, and this is exactly what the Lord himself taught. A wife who leaves her husband <a href="/erv/1_corinthians/7.htm">English Revised Version</a> But unto the married I give charge, yea not I, but the Lord, That the wife depart not from her husband <a href="/gwt/1_corinthians/7.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> I pass this command along (not really I, but the Lord): A wife shouldn't leave her husband. <a href="/gnt/1_corinthians/7.htm">Good News Translation</a> For married people I have a command which is not my own but the Lord's: a wife must not leave her husband; <a href="/isv/1_corinthians/7.htm">International Standard Version</a> To married people I give this command (not really I, but the Lord): A wife must not leave her husband. <a href="/msb/1_corinthians/7.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> To the married I give this command (not I, but the Lord): A wife must not separate from her husband. <a href="/net/1_corinthians/7.htm">NET Bible</a> To the married I give this command--not I, but the Lord--a wife should not divorce a husband <a href="/nheb/1_corinthians/7.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> But to the married I command--not I, but the Lord--that the wife not leave her husband <a href="/wbt/1_corinthians/7.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And to the married I command, yet not I, but the Lord, Let not the wife depart from her husband: <a href="/wey/1_corinthians/7.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> But to those already married my instructions are--yet not mine, but the Lord's--that a wife is not to leave her husband; <a href="/web/1_corinthians/7.htm">World English Bible</a> But to the married I command—not I, but the Lord—that the wife not leave her husband <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_corinthians/7.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and to the married I announce—not I, but the LORD—do not let a wife separate from a husband: <a href="/blb/1_corinthians/7.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Now to those having married I give this charge (not I, but the Lord): A wife is not to be separated from a husband. <a href="/ylt/1_corinthians/7.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and to the married I announce -- not I, but the Lord -- let not a wife separate from a husband: <a href="/slt/1_corinthians/7.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And to the married I announce, (not I, but the Lord,) The wife not to be separated from the husband:<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_corinthians/7.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> But to them that are married, not I but the Lord commandeth, that the wife depart not from her husband. <a href="/cpdv/1_corinthians/7.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> But to those who have been joined in matrimony, it is not I who commands you, but the Lord: a wife is not to separate from her husband. <a href="/nabre/1_corinthians/7.htm">New American Bible</a> To the married, however, I give this instruction (not I, but the Lord): A wife should not separate from her husband <a href="/nrsvce/1_corinthians/7.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> To the married I give this command—not I but the Lord—that the wife should not separate from her husband<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_corinthians/7.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> But those who have wives, I command, yet not I, but my LORD, Let not the wife be separated from her husband; <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/1_corinthians/7.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> But those who have wives, I command, not I but my Lord: A wife should not depart from her husband.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/1_corinthians/7.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> But to the married I give commandment, not I, but the Lord: Let not the wife leave her husband: <a href="/godbey/1_corinthians/7.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> But I proclaim to those who have married, not I, but the Lord, That a wife shall not depart from her husband <a href="/haweis/1_corinthians/7.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> But to the married not I command, but the Lord, That the wife be not separated from the husband: <a href="/mace/1_corinthians/7.htm">Mace New Testament</a> as to the married, I enjoin this rule, not as from my self, but from the Lord, that a woman should not leave her husband: <a href="/wey/1_corinthians/7.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> But to those already married my instructions are--yet not mine, but the Lord's--that a wife is not to leave her husband; <a href="/worrell/1_corinthians/7.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And to the married I give command?not I, but the Lord?that the wife depart not from her husband; <a href="/worsley/1_corinthians/7.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> But those that are married, not I command, but the Lord, that the wife be not separated from her husband; <a href="/parallel/1_corinthians/7-10.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/g-wZWoK_LZU?start=1236" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/1_corinthians/7.htm">Principles of Marriage</a> …9But if they cannot control themselves, let them marry. For it is better to marry than to burn with passion. 10<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc."></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: Tois (Art-DMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">To the</a> <a href="/greek/1060.htm" title="1060: gegamēkosin (V-RPA-DMP) -- To marry, used of either sex. From gamos; to wed.">married</a> <a href="/greek/3853.htm" title="3853: parangellō (V-PIA-1S) -- To notify, command, charge, entreat solemnly. From para and the base of aggelos; to transmit a message, i.e. to enjoin.">I give this command</a> <a href="/greek/3756.htm" title="3756: ouk (Adv) -- No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not.">(not</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: egō (PPro-N1S) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">I,</a> <a href="/greek/235.htm" title="235: alla (Conj) -- But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise.">but</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/2962.htm" title="2962: Kyrios (N-NMS) -- Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master.">Lord):</a> <a href="/greek/1135.htm" title="1135: gynaika (N-AFS) -- A woman, wife, my lady. Probably from the base of ginomai; a woman; specially, a wife.">A wife</a> <a href="/greek/3361.htm" title="3361: mē (Adv) -- Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether."></a> <a href="/greek/5563.htm" title="5563: chōristhēnai (V-ANP) -- From chora; to place room between, i.e. Part; reflexively, to go away.">must not separate</a> <a href="/greek/575.htm" title="575: apo (Prep) -- From, away from. A primary particle; off, i.e. Away, in various senses.">from</a> <a href="/greek/435.htm" title="435: andros (N-GMS) -- A male human being; a man, husband. A primary word; a man.">her husband.</a> 11But if she does, she must remain unmarried or else be reconciled to her husband. And a husband must not divorce his wife.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/matthew/19-6.htm">Matthew 19:6</a> So they are no longer two, but one flesh. Therefore what God has joined together, let man not separate.” <a href="/mark/10-9.htm">Mark 10:9</a> Therefore what God has joined together, let man not separate.” <a href="/matthew/5-32.htm">Matthew 5:32</a> 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. <a href="/mark/10-11.htm">Mark 10:11-12</a> So He told them, “Whoever divorces his wife and marries another woman commits adultery against her. / And if a woman divorces her husband and marries another man, she commits adultery.” <a href="/luke/16-18.htm">Luke 16:18</a> Anyone who divorces his wife and marries another woman commits adultery, and he who marries a divorced woman commits adultery. <a href="/romans/7-2.htm">Romans 7:2-3</a> For instance, a married woman is bound by law to her husband as long as he lives. But if her husband dies, she is released from the law of marriage. / So then, if she is joined to another man while her husband is still alive, she is called an adulteress; but if her husband dies, she is free from that law and is not an adulteress if she marries another man. <a href="/malachi/2-14.htm">Malachi 2:14-16</a> 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. / Has not the LORD made them one, having a portion of the Spirit? And why one? Because He seeks godly offspring. So guard yourselves in your spirit and do not break faith with the wife of your youth. / “For I hate divorce,” says the LORD, the God of Israel. “He who divorces his wife covers his garment with violence,” says the LORD of Hosts. So guard yourselves in your spirit and do not break faith. <a href="/genesis/2-24.htm">Genesis 2:24</a> For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and they will become one flesh. <a href="/ephesians/5-31.htm">Ephesians 5:31</a> “For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh.” <a href="/matthew/19-8.htm">Matthew 19:8</a> Jesus replied, “Moses permitted you to divorce your wives because of your hardness of heart. But it was not this way from the beginning. <a href="/deuteronomy/24-1.htm">Deuteronomy 24:1-4</a> If a man marries a woman, but she becomes displeasing to him because he finds some indecency in her, he may write her a certificate of divorce, hand it to her, and send her away from his house. / If, after leaving his house, she goes and becomes another man’s wife, / and the second man hates her, writes her a certificate of divorce, hands it to her, and sends her away from his house, or if he dies, ... <a href="/matthew/19-3.htm">Matthew 19:3-9</a> Then some Pharisees came and tested Him by asking, “Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife for any reason?” / Jesus answered, “Have you not read that from the beginning the Creator ‘made them male and female,’ / and said, ‘For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh’? ... <a href="/mark/10-2.htm">Mark 10:2-12</a> Some Pharisees came to test Him. “Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife?” they inquired. / “What did Moses command you?” He replied. / They answered, “Moses permitted a man to write his wife a certificate of divorce and send her away.” ... <a href="/matthew/19-4.htm">Matthew 19:4-6</a> Jesus answered, “Have you not read that from the beginning the Creator ‘made them male and female,’ / and said, ‘For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh’? / So they are no longer two, but one flesh. Therefore what God has joined together, let man not separate.” <a href="/matthew/19-9.htm">Matthew 19:9</a> Now I tell you that whoever divorces his wife, except for sexual immorality, and marries another woman commits adultery.”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And to the married I command, yet not I, but the Lord, Let not the wife depart from her husband:yet.<a href="/1_corinthians/7-12.htm">1 Corinthians 7:12,25,40</a> 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… Let.<a href="/1_corinthians/7-15.htm">1 Corinthians 7:15</a> 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.<a href="/jeremiah/3-20.htm">Jeremiah 3:20</a> Surely as a wife treacherously departeth from her husband, so have ye dealt treacherously with me, O house of Israel, saith the LORD.<a href="/malachi/2-14.htm">Malachi 2:14-16</a> Yet ye say, Wherefore? Because the LORD hath been witness between thee and the wife of thy youth, against whom thou hast dealt treacherously: yet is she thy companion, and the wife of thy covenant… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_corinthians/6-7.htm">Already</a> <a href="/romans/15-20.htm">Announce</a> <a href="/romans/8-33.htm">Charge</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/7-6.htm">Command</a> <a href="/acts/27-12.htm">Depart</a> <a href="/acts/15-5.htm">Enjoin</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/7-4.htm">Husband</a> <a href="/acts/23-31.htm">Instructions</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/5-13.htm">Leave</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/7-9.htm">Married</a> <a href="/romans/11-32.htm">Orders</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/3-8.htm">Separate</a> <a href="/romans/9-3.htm">Separated</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/7-4.htm">Wife</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_corinthians/7-11.htm">Already</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/9-14.htm">Announce</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/9-18.htm">Charge</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/7-17.htm">Command</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/7-11.htm">Depart</a> <a href="/2_thessalonians/3-4.htm">Enjoin</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/7-11.htm">Husband</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/11-17.htm">Instructions</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/7-11.htm">Leave</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/7-27.htm">Married</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/7-17.htm">Orders</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/7-13.htm">Separate</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/7-11.htm">Separated</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/7-11.htm">Wife</a><div class="vheading2">1 Corinthians 7</div>1. <a href="/1_corinthians/7-1.htm">He discusses marriage;</a> 4. <a href="/1_corinthians/7-4.htm">showing it to be a remedy against sinful desires,</a> 10. <a href="/1_corinthians/7-10.htm">and that the bond thereof ought not lightly to be dissolved.</a> 20. <a href="/1_corinthians/7-20.htm">Every man must be content with his vocation.</a> 25. <a href="/1_corinthians/7-25.htm">Virginity wherefore to be embraced;</a> 35. <a href="/1_corinthians/7-35.htm">and for what respects we may either marry, or abstain from marrying.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_corinthians/7.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_corinthians/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/1_corinthians/7.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>To the married I give this command This phrase indicates that the instruction is specifically directed towards those who are married. In the context of 1 Corinthians, Paul is addressing various issues within the Corinthian church, including questions about marriage. The use of "command" suggests a directive that carries authority, reflecting the seriousness of the matter. Marriage, as instituted by God in <a href="/genesis/2-24.htm">Genesis 2:24</a>, is a covenant relationship, and Paul is emphasizing its sanctity and permanence.(not I, but the Lord): Here, Paul distinguishes between his own apostolic advice and a direct command from Jesus. This reference to the Lord's teaching likely points to Jesus' teachings on marriage and divorce found in the Gospels, such as <a href="/matthew/5-31.htm">Matthew 5:31-32</a> and <a href="/matthew/19-3.htm">Matthew 19:3-9</a>. These passages emphasize the permanence of marriage and the limited grounds for divorce, underscoring the divine origin of this command.A wife must not separate from her husband. This instruction reflects the cultural and historical context of the time, where marriage was a foundational social institution. The term "separate" implies a physical and relational departure, which was a significant issue in the Greco-Roman world. The command aligns with the biblical view of marriage as a lifelong commitment, as seen in <a href="/malachi/2-16.htm">Malachi 2:16</a>, where God expresses His disdain for divorce. The emphasis on the wife's role may reflect the societal norms of the time, but the underlying principle is the mutual commitment and unity expected in marriage. This teaching also connects to the broader biblical theme of faithfulness, mirroring God's covenantal faithfulness to His people.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/paul_the_apostle.htm">Paul the Apostle</a> The author of the letter to the Corinthians, providing guidance to the early Christian church on various issues, including marriage. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_corinthian_church.htm">The Corinthian Church</a> The recipients of the letter, a diverse and often troubled congregation in the city of Corinth, dealing with issues of morality and church order. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The Lord (Jesus Christ)</a> Referenced by Paul as the ultimate authority behind the command given, emphasizing the divine origin of the instruction. 4. <a href="/topical/m/married_couples.htm">Married Couples</a> The specific group addressed in this verse, highlighting the sanctity and permanence of the marriage covenant. 5. <a href="/topical/s/separation.htm">Separation</a> The act being prohibited in this command, indicating the importance of maintaining marital unity.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/d/divine_authority_in_marriage.htm">Divine Authority in Marriage</a> The command given is not merely Paul's opinion but is rooted in the teachings of Jesus. This underscores the divine authority and sacredness of the marriage covenant. <a href="/topical/t/the_sanctity_of_marriage.htm">The Sanctity of Marriage</a> Marriage is a covenant relationship that reflects God's unbreakable commitment to His people. Couples are called to honor this covenant by striving for unity and reconciliation. <a href="/topical/t/the_call_to_reconciliation.htm">The Call to Reconciliation</a> In cases of marital discord, the emphasis is on reconciliation rather than separation. Couples should seek to resolve conflicts through prayer, communication, and, if necessary, counseling. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_the_church_community.htm">The Role of the Church Community</a> The church community plays a vital role in supporting marriages. Providing resources, mentorship, and a supportive environment can help couples navigate challenges. <a href="/topical/u/understanding_cultural_context.htm">Understanding Cultural Context</a> Recognizing the cultural context of Corinth, where divorce and separation were common, helps us appreciate the counter-cultural nature of Paul's command to maintain marital unity.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_corinthians_7.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Corinthians 7</a> <a href="/q/is_remarriage_after_divorce_biblical.htm">Is remarriage after divorce permissible according to the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/who_are_you_to_judge_others.htm">What does the Bible say about divorce?</a> <a href="/q/is_this_your_divorce_certificate.htm">Is this your official Certificate of Divorce?</a> <a href="/q/why_lack_jesus'_teachings_in_paul's_letters.htm">Why do Paul’s letters lack many of Jesus’ teachings from the Gospels?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_corinthians/7.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(10) And unto the married . . .--The Apostle has concluded his instruction to the unmarried and widows, and in <a href="/context/1_corinthians/7-10.htm" title="And to the married I command, yet not I, but the Lord, Let not the wife depart from her husband:">1Corinthians 7:10-11</a> gives his advice to those married persons who had been troubled with doubts as to whether they ought (if marriage were undesirable) to continue in that state.I command, yet not I, but the Lord.--The contrast which is commenced here, and again brought out in <a href="/1_corinthians/7-12.htm" title="But to the rest speak I, not the Lord: If any brother has a wife that believes not, and she be pleased to dwell with him, let him not put her away.">1Corinthians 7:12</a>, is not between commands given by St. Paul as an inspired Apostle, and St. Paul as a private individual. In <a href="/1_corinthians/14-37.htm" title="If any man think himself to be a prophet, or spiritual, let him acknowledge that the things that I write to you are the commandments of the Lord.">1Corinthians 14:37</a> the Apostle expressly claims that all his commands as an Apostle should be regarded as "the commandments of the Lord," and in <a href="/1_thessalonians/4-15.htm" title="For this we say to you by the word of the Lord, that we which are alive and remain to the coming of the Lord shall not prevent them which are asleep.">1Thessalonians 4:15</a> the Apostle speaks of that knowledge into which he was guided by the Holy Spirit as given "by the word of the Lord." St. Paul must not therefore be regarded as here claiming for some of his instructions apostolic authority, and not claiming it for others. The real point of the contrast is between a subject on which our Lord Himself while on earth gave direct verbal instruction, and another subject on which He now gives His commands through His Apostle St. Paul. Christ had given directions regarding divorce (<a href="/matthew/5-31.htm" title="It has been said, Whoever shall put away his wife, let him give her a writing of divorce:">Matthew 5:31</a>; <a href="/context/matthew/19-3.htm" title="The Pharisees also came to him, tempting him, and saying to him, Is it lawful for a man to put away his wife for every cause?">Matthew 19:3-9</a>; <a href="/context/mark/10-2.htm" title="And the Pharisees came to him, and asked him, Is it lawful for a man to put away his wife? tempting him.">Mark 10:2-12</a>), and the Apostle here has only to reiterate what the Lord had already commanded. . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_corinthians/7.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 10. - And; rather, but. Unto the married; to Christians who have already married. I command. This is an injunction, not a mere permission as in ver. 6. Not I, but the Lord. Because the rule had been laid down by Christ himself (<a href="/mark/10-11.htm">Mark 10:11, 12</a>; <a href="/matthew/5-32.htm">Matthew 5:32</a>; <a href="/matthew/19-6.htm">Matthew 19:6</a>; <a href="/luke/16-18.htm">Luke 16:18</a>). Let not the wife depart. By divorce or otherwise. The wife is mentioned, perhaps, because the Christian wife, in the new sense of dignity and sacredness which Christianity had bestowed upon her, might be led to claim this spurious freedom; or perhaps the Christian women of Corinth had been more impressed than their husbands by the Essene notions of purity. The exception of divorce being permissible in case of fornication is assumed (<a href="/matthew/5-32.htm">Matthew 5:32</a>; <a href="/matthew/19-9.htm">Matthew 19:9</a>). <a href="/commentaries/1_corinthians/7-10.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>To the Τοῖς (Tois) Article - Dative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. married γεγαμηκόσιν (gegamēkosin) Verb - Perfect Participle Active - Dative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1060.htm">Strong's 1060: </a> To marry, used of either sex. From gamos; to wed. I give this command παραγγέλλω (parangellō) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3853.htm">Strong's 3853: </a> To notify, command, charge, entreat solemnly. From para and the base of aggelos; to transmit a message, i.e. to enjoin. (not οὐκ (ouk) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3756.htm">Strong's 3756: </a> No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. I, ἐγὼ (egō) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. but ἀλλὰ (alla) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_235.htm">Strong's 235: </a> But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise. the ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. Lord): Κύριος (Kyrios) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2962.htm">Strong's 2962: </a> Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master. A wife γυναῖκα (gynaika) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1135.htm">Strong's 1135: </a> A woman, wife, my lady. Probably from the base of ginomai; a woman; specially, a wife. must not separate χωρισθῆναι (chōristhēnai) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Passive <a href="/greek/strongs_5563.htm">Strong's 5563: </a> From chora; to place room between, i.e. Part; reflexively, to go away. from ἀπὸ (apo) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_575.htm">Strong's 575: </a> From, away from. A primary particle; 'off, ' i.e. Away, in various senses. [her] husband. ἀνδρὸς (andros) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_435.htm">Strong's 435: </a> A male human being; a man, husband. 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