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A Reason to Stay
Most commentators see this verse as a powerful encouragement for a Christian to remain with an unbelieving spouse if possible. The hope, however uncertain, that one's faithful, loving example might be the very means God uses to bring their spouse to salvation is a profound motivation to persevere in the marriage.
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1 Corinthians
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Corinthians 7:16
18th Century
Theologian
For what knowest thou, etc. The apostle here assigns a reason why the believing party should not separate from the other needlessly, or wh…
AT Robertson
On 1 Corinthians 7:16
For how knowest thou? (τ γαρ οιδασ; ). But what does Paul mean? Is he giving an argument against the believer accepting div…
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Corinthians 7:16
19th Century
Bishop
For what knowest thou, O wife . . .?—This verse has been very generally regarded as a kind of modification of the previou…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 1 Corinthians 7:16
Paul now adds instructions beyond those given by the Lord Jesus— instructions having to do with mixed marriages, where one partner has, since marri…
John Calvin
On 1 Corinthians 7:16
16th Century
Theologian
For what do you know, O woman? Those who believe that this observation confirms the second part of his statement explain it this …
John Gill
On 1 Corinthians 7:16
17th Century
Pastor
For what know you, O wife
These words may be understood, as containing a reason either why the believing party shoul…
Matthew Henry
On 1 Corinthians 7:10–16
17th Century
Minister
Husband and wife must not separate for any reason other than what Christ allows. Divorce, at that time, was very common among both Jews and Gentile…