1 Corinthians 7:15 - New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

¹⁵ But if the unbelieving partner separates, let it be so; in such a case the brother or sister is not bound. It is to peace that God has called us.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

¹⁵ 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.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

¹⁵ But if the unbelieving partner [actually] leaves, let him do so; in such [cases the remaining] brother or sister is not morally bound. But God has called us to peace.

American Standard Version (1901)

¹⁵ Yet if the unbelieving departeth, let him depart: the brother or the sister is not under bondage in such cases: but God hath called us in peace.

Common English Bible

¹⁵ But if a spouse who doesn’t believe chooses to leave, then let them leave. The brother or sister isn’t tied down in these circumstances. God has called you to peace.

Catholic Public Domain Version

¹⁵ But if the unbeliever departs, let him depart. For a brother or sister cannot be made subject to servitude in this way. For God has called us to peace.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

¹⁵ But if the unbeliever depart, let him depart. For a brother or sister is not under servitude in such cases. But God hath called us in peace.

1 Corinthians 7:15 Cross References

Matthew 12:50

For whoever does the will of my Father in heaven is my brother and sister and mother.”

Luke 9:39

Suddenly a spirit seizes him, and all at once he shrieks. It convulses him until he foams at the mouth; it mauls him and will scarcely leave him.

Romans 12:18

If it is possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all.

Romans 14:19

Let us then pursue what makes for peace and for mutual upbuilding.

1 Corinthians 14:33

for God is a God not of disorder but of peace), as in all the churches of the saints.

2 Corinthians 13:11

Finally, brothers and sisters, farewell. Be restored; listen to my appeal; agree with one another; live in peace; and the God of love and peace will be with you.

Galatians 5:22

By contrast, the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness,

Deuteronomy 24:2

she then leaves his house and goes off to become another man’s wife.

Hebrews 12:14

Pursue peace with everyone and the holiness without which no one will see the Lord.

James 2:15

If a brother or sister is naked and lacks daily food