1 Corinthians 7:15

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

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

and behold, a spirit seizes him, and he suddenly cries out; it convulses him till he foams, and shatters him, and will hardly leave him.

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

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

For God is not a God of confusion but of peace. As in all the churches of the saints,

Finally, brethren, farewell. Mend your ways, heed my appeal, agree with one another, live in peace, and the God of love and peace will be with you.

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,

and if she goes and becomes another man's wife,

Strive for peace with all men, and for the holiness without which no one will see the Lord.

If a brother or sister is ill-clad and in lack of daily food,