1 Corinthians 7:11 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Bible Comments

But and if she depart, let her remain unmarried, or be reconciled to her husband: and let not the husband put away his wife.

But and if she depart - `But if even she be separated.' If the sin of separation has been committed, whether owing to her or him, that of a new marriage is not to be added.

Be reconciled - by appeasing her husband's displeasure, and recovering his good will.

Let not the husband put away his wife. In Matthew 5:32 the only exception allowed is, 'saving for fornication,' which constitutes divorce itself.

1 Corinthians 7:11

11 But and if she depart, let her remain unmarried, or be reconciled to her husband: and let not the husband put away his wife.