1 Corinthians 6:17 - Exposition

That is joined unto the Lord. This phrase, indicating the closest possible union, is found in Deuteronomy 10:20 ; 2 Kings 18:6 . Is one spirit. There is a "mystical union," not only "betwixt Christ and his Church," but also between Christ and the holy soul Hence, to St. Paul, spiritual life meant the indwelling of Christ in the heart—the life "in Christ;" so that he could say, "It is no more I that live, but Christ that liveth in me" ( Galatians 2:20 ; Galatians 3:27 ; Colossians 3:17 ).