1Cor 7:10 | JFB | STEP | 10. not I, but the Lord —(Compare ). In ordinary cases he writes on inspired apostolic authority ( ); but here on the direct authority of the Lord Himself ( ). In both cases alike the things written are inspired by the Spirit of God "but not all for all time, nor all on the primary truths of the faith" [ALFORD ]. Let not the wife depart —literally, "be separated from." Probably the separation on either side, whether owing to the husband or to the wife, is forbidden.

1 Corinthians 7:10

10. not I, but the Lord—(Compare 1Co 7:12, 25, 40). In ordinary cases he writes on inspired apostolic authority (1Co 14:37); but here on the direct authority of the Lord Himself (Mr 10:11, 12). In both cases alike the things written are inspired by the Spirit of God "but not all for all time, nor all on the primary truths of the faith" [ALFORD].

Let not the wife depart—literally, "be separated from." Probably the separation on either side, whether owing to the husband or to the wife, is forbidden.