1 Corinthians 7:16 meaning and explanation

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

1 Corinthians 7:16, Berean Standard Bible

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Paul is answering questions the Corinthians sent him about marriage, and in verses 12 to 15 he has just told believers married to unbelievers not to divorce them, since the unbelieving spouse is sanctified through the believer. Verse 16 follows with two gentle questions that temper any expectation of guaranteed results.

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