1Cor 7:10-11 | MHM | STEP | Inviolability of the Marriage Bond. In this section, Paul gives guidance about marriage, especially for those who are married to unbelievers. Many new Christians in Corinth wondered if they should stay with a spouse who was not a believer. Paul explains that marriage is a lifelong bond, and believers should not separate from their spouses except for the reasons that Jesus taught. He also gives special instructions about living with unbelieving partners and the effect of faith in the family. v. 10-11 : Paul says that, according to the command of the Lord , a wife should not separate from her husband, and a husband should not divorce his wife (1 Corinthians 7:10-11 ). This is not just Paul’s advice, but what Jesus Himself taught (Matthew 5:32; Mark 10:11 ). Marriage is for life, and couples should not separate for any reason except the ones Jesus gave. If a separation does happen, Paul says the woman should remain unmarried or be reconciled to her husband. Husbands and wives should try to solve their problems and stay together.

‏ 1 Corinthians 7:10-11

Inviolability of the Marriage Bond.

In this section, Paul gives guidance about marriage, especially for those who are married to unbelievers. Many new Christians in Corinth wondered if they should stay with a spouse who was not a believer. Paul explains that marriage is a lifelong bond, and believers should not separate from their spouses except for the reasons that Jesus taught. He also gives special instructions about living with unbelieving partners and the effect of faith in the family.

v. 10-11: Paul says that, according to the command of the Lord, a wife should not separate from her husband, and a husband should not divorce his wife (1 Corinthians 7:10-11 ^a). This is not just Paul’s advice, but what Jesus Himself taught (Matthew 5:32; Mark 10:11 ^b). Marriage is for life, and couples should not separate for any reason except the ones Jesus gave. If a separation does happen, Paul says the woman should remain unmarried or be reconciled to her husband. Husbands and wives should try to solve their problems and stay together.

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