1 Corinthians 7:16
“For what knowest thou, O wife, whether thou shalt save thy husband? or how knowest thou, O man, whether thou shalt save thy wife?”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
For what knowest thou, O wife,.... These words may be understood, as containing a reason either why the believing party…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
For what knowest thou ... - The apostle here assigns a reason why the believing party should not separate from the other…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
For what knowest thou, O wife - You that are Christians, and who have heathen partners, do not give them up because they…
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
For what knowest thou, O wife, whether thou shalt save thy husband? Until the 14th century the meaning of this passage…
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