1 Corinthians 7:27 Cross References - AUV

²⁷ Are you married? [If so], then do not separate [from your mate]. Are you unmarried? [If so], then do not look for a wife.

¹² But I, not the Lord, say this to the rest of you [Note: Paul now addresses the matter of mixed marriages, a circumstance Jesus never taught about]: If any brother has a wife who is an unbeliever, and she agrees to continue living with him [Note: In these verses Paul addresses a situation where one marriage partner is converted after they are married], he should not divorce her. ¹³ And the woman with a husband who is an unbeliever, who agrees to continue living with her, should not divorce her husband. ¹⁴ For the unbelieving husband is set apart [i.e., as an acceptable mate, although not yet saved. See verse 16], through his wife [i.e., her Christian commitment is viewed as having a godly effect on the home], and the unbelieving wife is set apart through the brother [i.e., for the same reason]. Otherwise, your children would be [considered] unclean. [Note: “Unclean” suggests they would be viewed as pagans were it not for one parent being a Christian]. But, as it is, they are set apart as acceptable [i.e., to God, because of the influence of the one Christian parent].

²⁰ Each person should remain in the [same] state he was in when he was called [by God].