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1 Corinthians 7:10-14 Teachings on Marriage and Singleness

10 To the married I give this command (not I, but the Lord): A wife must not separate from her husband.

11 But if she does, she must remain unmarried or else be reconciled to her husband. And a husband must not divorce his wife.

12 To the rest I say this (I, not the Lord): If any brother has a wife who is not a believer and she is willing to live with him, he must not divorce her.

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

14 For the unbelieving husband has been sanctified through his wife, and the unbelieving wife has been sanctified through her believing husband. Otherwise your children would be unclean, but as it is, they are holy.

Cross References for 1 Corinthians 7:10-14

Malachi 2:14-16 - You ask, “Why?” It is because the Lord is the witness between you and the wife of your youth. Y... Click to read the verse Malachi 2:14-16 Click to read the verse Malachi 2:14-16

Matthew 19:3-9 - Some Pharisees came to him to test him. They asked, “Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife... Click to read the verse Matthew 19:3-9 Click to read the verse Matthew 19:3-9

1 Corinthians 7:39 - A woman is bound to her husband as long as he lives. But if her husband dies, she is free to ma... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 7:39 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 7:39

Mark 10:11-12 - He answered, “Anyone who divorces his wife and marries another woman commits adultery against her. Click to read the verse Mark 10:11-12 Click to read the verse Mark 10:11-12

Luke 16:18 - “Anyone who divorces his wife and marries another woman commits adultery, and the man who marri... Click to read the verse Luke 16:18 Click to read the verse Luke 16:18

1 Corinthians 7:15 - But if the unbeliever leaves, let him do so. A believing man or woman is not bound in such circ... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 7:15 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 7:15

Matthew 5:32 - But I tell you that anyone who divorces his wife, except for marital unfaithfulness, causes her... Click to read the verse Matthew 5:32 Click to read the verse Matthew 5:32

1 Corinthians 7:40 - In my judgment, she is happier if she stays as she is—and I think that I too have the Spirit of... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 7:40 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 7:40

1 Corinthians 7:25 - Now about virgins: I have no command from the Lord, but I give a judgment as one who by the Lor... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 7:25 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 7:25

Jeremiah 3:20 - But like a woman unfaithful to her husband, so you have been unfaithful to me, O house of Israe... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 3:20 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 3:20

1 Corinthians 7:6 - I say this as a concession, not as a command. Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 7:6 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 7:6

1 Corinthians 7:11 - But if she does, she must remain unmarried or else be reconciled to her husband. And a husband ... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 7:11 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 7:11

1 Corinthians 7:12 - To the rest I say this (I, not the Lord): If any brother has a wife who is not a believer and s... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 7:12 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 7:12