1 Corinthians 7:10

New English Translation

To the married I give this command – not I, but the Lord – a wife should not divorce a husband

Cross References

Jeremiah 3:20

But, you have been unfaithful to me, nation of Israel, like an unfaithful wife who has left her husband,” says the Lord.

Matthew 5:32

But I say to you that everyone who divorces his wife, except for immorality, makes her commit adultery, and whoever marries a divorced woman commits adultery.

Mark 10:2

Then some Pharisees came, and to test him they asked, “Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife?”

Luke 16:18

“Everyone who divorces his wife and marries someone else commits adultery, and the one who marries a woman divorced from her husband commits adultery.

1 Corinthians 7:11

(but if she does, let her remain unmarried, or be reconciled to her husband), and a husband should not divorce his wife.

1 Corinthians 7:12

To the rest I say – I, not the Lord – if a brother has a wife who is not a believer and she is happy to live with him, he should not divorce her.

1 Corinthians 7:15

But if the unbeliever wants a divorce, let it take place. In these circumstances the brother or sister is not bound. God has called you in peace.

1 Corinthians 7:25

With regard to the question about people who have never married, I have no command from the Lord, but I give my opinion as one shown mercy by the Lord to be trustworthy.

1 Corinthians 7:40

But in my opinion, she will be happier if she remains as she is – and I think that I too have the Spirit of God!

1 Corinthians 7:6

I say this as a concession, not as a command.