13 And the woman which hath an husband that believeth not, and if he be pleased to dwell with her, let her not leave him.
13 And if a woman has a husband who is not a believer and he is willing to live with her, she must not divorce him.
13 If any woman has a husband who is an unbeliever, and he consents to live with her, she should not divorce him.
13 If you are a woman with a husband who is not a believer but he wants to live with you, hold on to him.
13 And a woman who has a husband who does not believe, if he is willing to live with her, let her not divorce him.
13 And if a believing woman has a husband who is not a believer and he is willing to continue living with her, she must not leave him.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on 1 Corinthians 7:13
Commentary on 1 Corinthians 7:10-16
(Read 1 Corinthians 7:10-16)
Man and wife must not separate for any other cause than what Christ allows. Divorce, at that time, was very common among both Jews and Gentiles, on very slight pretexts. Marriage is a Divine institution; and is an engagement for life, by God's appointment. We are bound, as much as in us lies, to live peaceably with all men, Romans 12:18, therefore to promote the peace and comfort of our nearest relatives, though unbelievers. It should be the labour and study of those who are married, to make each other as easy and happy as possible. Should a Christian desert a husband or wife, when there is opportunity to give the greatest proof of love? Stay, and labour heartily for the conversion of thy relative. In every state and relation the Lord has called us to peace; and every thing should be done to promote harmony, as far as truth and holiness will permit.