^{15 Ref} 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;

^{16 Ref} for what, hast thou known, O wife, whether the husband thou shalt save? or what, hast thou known, O husband, whether the wife thou shalt save?

^{17 Ref} if not, as God did distribute to each, as the Lord hath called each -- so let him walk; and thus in all the assemblies do I direct:

^{15 Ref} 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.

^{16 Ref} For how do you know, wife, whether you will save your husband? Or how do you know, husband, whether you will save your wife?

^{17 Ref} Only, as the Lord has distributed to each man, as God has called each, so let him walk. So I command in all the assemblies.