1Cor 7:10-11 | JFB | STEP | 10. not I, but the Lord —(Compare ). In ordinary cases he writes on inspired apostolic authority ( ); but here on the direct authority of the Lord Himself ( ). In both cases alike the things written are inspired by the Spirit of God "but not all for all time, nor all on the primary truths of the faith" [ALFORD ]. Let not the wife depart —literally, "be separated from." Probably the separation on either side, whether owing to the husband or to the wife, is forbidden.

1 Corinthians 7:10-11

10. not I, but the Lord—(Compare 1Co 7:12, 25, 40). In ordinary cases he writes on inspired apostolic authority (1Co 14:37); but here on the direct authority of the Lord Himself (Mr 10:11, 12). In both cases alike the things written are inspired by the Spirit of God "but not all for all time, nor all on the primary truths of the faith" [ALFORD].

Let not the wife depart—literally, "be separated from." Probably the separation on either side, whether owing to the husband or to the wife, is forbidden.

11. But and if she depart—or "be separated." If the sin of separation has been committed, that of a new marriage is not to be added (Mt 5:32).

be reconciled—by appeasing her husband's displeasure, and recovering his good will.

let not . . . husband put away . . . wife—In Mt 5:32 the only exception allowed is, "saving for the cause of fornication."