1 Corinthians 7:11
“But and if she depart, let her remain unmarried, or be reconciled to her husband: and let not the husband put away his wife.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
But and if she depart,.... This is said, not as allowing of such a departure, which only in case of fornication is…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
But and if she depart - If she have withdrawn by a rash and foolish act; if she has attempted to dissolve the marriage…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
But, and if she depart - He puts the case as probable, because it was frequent, but lays it under restrictions.
Let her…
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
but and if she depart Literally, be separated, as above. There were great facilities for divorce, both under the law of…
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