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- 1 Corinthians
- Chapter 7
- Verse 12
1 Corinthians 7:12
“But to the rest speak I, not the Lord: If any brother hath a wife that believeth not, and she be pleased to dwell with him, let him not put her away.”
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Commentary
Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
But to the rest speak I, not the Lord,.... He had spoken before to married persons in general, and had delivered not his…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
But to the rest - “I have spoken in regard to the duties of the unmarried, and the question whether it is right and…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
But to the rest speak I, not the Lord - As if he had said: For what I have already spoken I have the testimony of the…
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 to the rest speak I, not the Lord That is, there has been no precept given by Christ Himself in the particular case…
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