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1 Corinthians 7:10

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
And unto the married I command, yet not I, but the Lord, Let not the wife depart from her husband:
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Now for those of you who are married, this isn't just me talking, this comes straight from Jesus: wives shouldn't leave their husbands.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Marriage isn't meant to be a revolving door, commitment matters.

📚 Historical Context

In the first century AD, the city of Corinth was a bustling commercial center in Greece, known for its moral looseness and diverse cultural influences that challenged the early Christian church. Paul wrote his first letter to the Corinthians to address specific questions and problems raised by the believers there, including matters of marriage and relationships. In this verse, Paul invokes the authority of Jesus' teachings on marriage, as found in the Gospels, to provide clear guidance on maintaining marital unity.

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