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1 Corinthians 7:15

1 Corinthians 7:15
But if the unbelieving depart, let him depart. A brother or a sister is not under bondage in such cases: but God hath called us to peace.

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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

But if the unbelieving depart,.... If the unbelieving party, man or woman, separate themselves from the believing party…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

But if the unbelieving depart - If they choose to leave you. Let him depart - You cannot prevent it, and you are to…

Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832

But if the unbelieving, depart - Whether husband or wife: if such obstinately depart and utterly refuse all…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Corinthians 7:10-16

In this paragraph the apostle gives them direction in a case which must be very frequent in that age of the world,…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

A brother or a sister is not under bondage(literally, enslaved) in such cases The Roman Catholic divines, e.g. à Lapide…