I Corinthians 7:12
The Scripture
(12) But to the rest speak I, not the Lord: If any brother hath a wife that believeth not, and she be pleased to dwell with him, let him not put her away.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
In this chapter Paul urges the church to maintain sexual purity and warns against divorce for sexual reasons, emphasizing that believers should not marry for the sake of lust. He explains that the church must discipline those who persist in immorality, while encouraging love and unity among members. The focus is on the spiritual health of the body of Christ.
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