1 Corinthians 7:12

A Conservative Version

But to the rest I say, not the Lord. If any brother has an unbelieving wife, and this woman consents to dwell with him, he should not leave her.

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What I speak, I speak not according to Lord, but as in foolishness, in this confidence of the boast.

But I say this from concession not from commandment.

Now concerning the virgins I have no commandment of Lord, but I give an opinion, as having obtained mercy from Lord to be trustworthy.

But even if she separates, she shall remain unmarried, or be reconciled to her husband. And a husband is not to leave his wife.

And whichever woman has an unbelieving husband, and he consents to dwell with her, she should not leave him.

Are thou bound to a wife? Do not seek separation. Are thou free from a wife? Do not seek a wife.