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1 Corinthians 7:9-11
Evangelical Heritage Version
1 Corinthians 7:9-11
Evangelical Heritage Version
9 But if they do not have self-control, they should marry, because it is better to marry than to burn with desire.
10 Next I command the married (it is the Lord’s command not mine): A wife is not to leave her husband 11 (but if she does leave, she is to remain unmarried or be reconciled to her husband), and a husband is not to divorce[a] his wife.
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- 1 Corinthians 7:11 The Greek word translated divorce here and in verses 12 and 13 can also mean send away or leave.
1 Corinthians 7:9-11
New International Version
1 Corinthians 7:9-11
New International Version
9 But if they cannot control themselves, they should marry,(A) for it is better to marry than to burn with passion.
10 To the married I give this command (not I, but the Lord): A wife must not separate from her husband.(B) 11 But if she does, she must remain unmarried or else be reconciled to her husband.(C) And a husband must not divorce his wife.
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