1 Corinthians 7:15-17 NIV

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Corinthians 7:15

Verse 15 15.But if an unbeliever depart. This is the second department of his statement, in which he sets at liberty a believing husband, who is prepared to dwell with an unbelieving wife, but is rejected by her, and in like manner a woman who is, without any fault on her part, repudiated by her husband; for in that case the unbelieving party makes a divorce with God rather than with his or her partner. There is, therefore, in this case a special reason, inasmuch as the first and chief bond is... read more

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John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Corinthians 7:16

Verse 16 16.For what knowest thou, O woman? Those who are of opinion that this observation is a confirmation of the second department of his statement, expound it thus. “An uncertain hope ought not to detain thee,” etc. But, in my opinion, the exhortation is taken from the advantage to be derived; for it is a great and distinguished blessing if a wife gain (1 Corinthians 9:19) her husband. Now, unbelievers are not in so hopeless a condition but that they may be brought to believe. They are... read more

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John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Corinthians 7:17

Verse 17 17.Unless every one, according as God has dispensed his grace, etc. Such is the literal meaning: only I have in my rendering made use of the nominative, (405) in order that the connection may be more easy and natural. The meaning is: “What, then, is to be done, unless (406) that every one walk according to the grace given to him, and according to his calling? Let every one, therefore, labor for this, and use his endeavor, that he may do good to his neighbors, and, more especially, when... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Corinthians 7:1-35

Celibacy and marriage. The Corinthian Christians had written to the apostle for direction respecting the relative desirability and recumbency of single and wedded life. Probably some of them regarded marriage as obligatory, and others perhaps looked upon it as an evil. Amongst Gentiles there was at this period strong tendency towards celibacy. The reputation of Corinth was, moreover, an unenviable for wantonness and uncleanness. There was therefore great need for full and explicit... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Corinthians 7:1-40

Answers to the inquiries of the Corinthians respecting marriage. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Corinthians 7:1-40

Paul's conception of marriage. "Now concerning the things whereof ye wrote unto me," etc. All that Paul here says of marriage is in answer to some communication which the Church had addressed to him On the subject, and what he says he declares is not "of commandment," that is, not by Divine authority, but by "permission." All Scripture is therefore not inspired, even all the counsels of St. Paul do not seem to have been so. So desirous did he seem to be that all he says on this subject... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Corinthians 7:2-17

Marriage: its nature and duties. I. NATURE . 1. It is the union of one man and one woman. ( 1 Corinthians 7:2 .) Polygamy and polyandry are rigorously excluded from the sanction of the Christian faith. The former was tolerated by God in early times, but never enjoined or commended. The first union, in Eden, was of the Christian order. The wisdom of the dictum of Christianity has been exemplified by universal experience. All other arrangements are prolific of evils. 2. It is... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Corinthians 7:8-16

The marriage tie. When Christianity spread abroad among the heathen, very often, in a family, "one would be taken and another left," and much family and social difficulty was made when a heathen husband or a heathen wife was converted, and the other partner remained in heathen darkness. There could be no doubt that Christianity demanded separation from heathenism, and even declared a social connection with heathen people to be morally perilous; and it might very readily be inferred that... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Corinthians 7:10-16

Divorce: mixed marriages. Having spoken of celibacy and marriage, and having presented considerations for their guidance in the choice of the one or the other, the apostle proceeds to speak of persons already married. And here two different cases are dealt with: I. WHERE BOTH PARTIES ARE CHRISTIAN . In this case the Lord Jesus, in his recorded teaching, had already given a decision, and Paul refers them to his words ( vide Matthew 5:32 ; Matthew 19:9 ). 1. The ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Corinthians 7:12-16

Directions about mixed marriages. read more

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Corinthians 7:15

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Corinthians 7:16

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Corinthians 7:17

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Corinthians 7:1-35

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Corinthians 7:1-40

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Corinthians 7:1-40

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Corinthians 7:2-17

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Corinthians 7:8-16

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Corinthians 7:10-16

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Corinthians 7:12-16

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