1 Corinthians 7:12

New International Reader's Version

I also have something to say to everyone else. It is from me, not a direct command from the Lord. Suppose a brother has a wife who is not a believer. If she is willing to live with him, he must not divorce her.

Cross References

1 Corinthians 7:11

But if she does, she must not get married again. Or she can go back to her husband. And a husband must not divorce his wife.

1 Corinthians 7:13

And suppose a woman has a husband who is not a believer. If he is willing to live with her, she must not divorce him.

1 Corinthians 7:25

Now I want to say something about virgins. I have no direct command from the Lord. But I give my opinion. Because of the Lord’s mercy, I give it as one who can be trusted.

1 Corinthians 7:27

Are you engaged to a woman? Then don’t try to get out of it. Are you free from such a promise? Then don’t look for a wife.

1 Corinthians 7:6

I say those things to you as my advice, not as a command.

2 Corinthians 11:17

When I brag about myself like this, I’m not talking the way the Lord would. I’m talking like a fool.