1 Corinthians 7:6

Wycliffe's Bible with Modern Spelling

But I say this thing as giving leave [or by indulgence], not by command-ment.

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But to them that be joined in matrimony, I command, not I, but the Lord, that the wife depart not from the husband;

But to others I say, not the Lord. If any brother hath an unfaithful, [or heathen], wife, and she consenteth to dwell with him, leave he her not.

But of virgins I have no command-ment of God; but I give counsel, as he that hath gotten mercy of the Lord, that I be true.

But she shall be more blessed, if she dwelleth thus, after my counsel; and I ween, that I have the Spirit of God.

That that I speak, I speak not after God, but as in unwisdom, in this substance of glory.

I say not as commanding, but by the busyness of other men proving also the good wit of your charity.