1 Corinthians 7:15 “But if the unbeliever leaves, let him go. The believing brother or sis…”

1 Corinthians 7:15

But if the unbeliever leaves, let him go. The believing brother or sister is not bound in such cases. God has called you to live in peace.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

But if the unbelieving depart, let him depart. A brother or a sister is not under bondage in such cases: but God hath called us to peace.

World English Bible

Yet if the unbeliever departs, let there be separation. The brother or the sister is not under bondage in such cases, but God has called us in peace.

American Standard Version

Yet if the unbelieving departeth, let him depart: the brother or the sister is not under bondage in such cases: but God hath called us in peace.

Geneva Bible 1599

But if the vnbeleeuing depart, let him depart: a brother or a sister is not in subiection in such things: but God hath called vs in peace.

Darby Translation

But if the unbeliever go away, let them go away; a brother or a sister is not bound in such [cases], but God has called us in peace.

Young's Literal Translation

And, if the unbelieving doth separate himself — let him separate himself: the brother or the sister is not under servitude in such [cases], and in peace hath God called us;

Bible in Basic English

But if the one who is not a Christian has a desire to go away, let it be so: the brother or the sister in such a position is not forced to do one thing or the other: but it is God's pleasure that we may be at peace with one another.

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Cross references

“A brother”

Matthew 12:50 James 2:15

Matthew 12:50 · BSB

For whoever does the will of My Father in heaven is My brother and sister and mother.”

James 2:15 · BSB

Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food.

“but”

Romans 14:19 2 Corinthians 13:11 1 Corinthians 14:33 Romans 12:18 Galatians 5:22 Hebrews 12:14

Romans 14:19 · BSB

So then, let us pursue what leads to peace and to mutual edification.

2 Corinthians 13:11 · BSB

Finally, brothers, rejoice! Aim for perfect harmony, encourage one another, be of one mind, live in peace. And the God of love and peace will be with you.

1 Corinthians 14:33 · BSB

For God is not a God of disorder, but of peace—as in all the churches of the saints.

Romans 12:18 · BSB

If it is possible on your part, live at peace with everyone.

Galatians 5:22 · BSB

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,

Hebrews 12:14 · BSB

Pursue peace with everyone, as well as holiness, without which no one will see the Lord.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

14For the unbelieving husband is sanctified through his believing wife, and the unbelieving wife is sanctified through her believing husband. Otherwise your children would be unclean, but now they are holy.

16How do you know, wife, whether you will save your husband? Or how do you know, husband, whether you will save your wife?

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