10 To the married I give this command (not I, but the Lord): A wife must not separate from her husband.

Other Translations of 1 Corinthians 7:10

King James Version

10 And unto the married I command, yet not I, but the Lord, Let not the wife depart from her husband:

English Standard Version

10 To the married I give this charge (not I, but the Lord): the wife should not separate from her husband

The Message

10 And if you are married, stay married. This is the Master's command, not mine.

New King James Version

10 Now to the married I command, yet not I but the Lord: A wife is not to depart from her husband.

New Living Translation

10 But for those who are married, I have a command that comes not from me, but from the Lord. A wife must not leave her husband.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on 1 Corinthians 7:10

Commentary on 1 Corinthians 7:10-16

(Read 1 Corinthians 7:10-16)

Man and wife must not separate for any other cause than what Christ allows. Divorce, at that time, was very common among both Jews and Gentiles, on very slight pretexts. Marriage is a Divine institution; and is an engagement for life, by God's appointment. We are bound, as much as in us lies, to live peaceably with all men, Romans 12:18, therefore to promote the peace and comfort of our nearest relatives, though unbelievers. It should be the labour and study of those who are married, to make each other as easy and happy as possible. Should a Christian desert a husband or wife, when there is opportunity to give the greatest proof of love? Stay, and labour heartily for the conversion of thy relative. In every state and relation the Lord has called us to peace; and every thing should be done to promote harmony, as far as truth and holiness will permit.