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1 Corinthians 7:15-17
International Standard Version
1 Corinthians 7:15-17
International Standard Version
15 But if the unbelieving partner[a] leaves, let him go. In such cases the brother or sister is not under obligation. God has called you[b] to live in peace. 16 Wife, you might be able to save your husband. Husband, you might be able to save your wife.
Live according to God’s Call
17 Nevertheless, everyone should live the life that the Lord gave him and to which God called him. This is my rule in all the churches.
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- 1 Corinthians 7:15 The Gk. lacks partner
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1 Corinthians 7:15-17
New International Version
1 Corinthians 7:15-17
New International Version
15 But if the unbeliever leaves, let it be so. The brother or the sister is not bound in such circumstances; God has called us to live in peace.(A) 16 How do you know, wife, whether you will save(B) your husband?(C) Or, how do you know, husband, whether you will save your wife?
Concerning Change of Status
17 Nevertheless, each person should live as a believer in whatever situation the Lord has assigned to them, just as God has called them.(D) This is the rule I lay down in all the churches.(E)
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