Isn't that 1 cor 5: 9 is the explanation by the apostle of the 2 cor 6:14 ? In that passage, the apostle seems to be clear about that passage reference (2 cor 6:14) and )I saw no reference or no prohibition to marriage at all to people who don't believe ....The only passage that talks about marriage is 1 cor 7...
Can anyone give me some explanations about that ..?
2006-08-14 08:12:54 · 4 answers · asked by bobby s 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
No, I think that 1 Cor 5:9 is merely talking about adulterers, prostitutes, and the like.
As for 2 Cor 6:14, because of the abrupt change in thought and vocabulary, Biblical scholars suspect that the verse was inserted by someone else. Moreover, it is not clear that it applies specifically to marriage. Most important of all, however, we must keep in mind the phrase 'unequally yoked.' Not all unbelievers are unrighteous. A person may not believe in Christ, but still follow all his precepts. Two people willing to love and striving to lead moral lives as servants to others sounds like an equal pairing, no matter the religion.
1 Cor 7:14-16 seems to be pretty clear. "For the unbelieving husband is made holy through his wife, and the unbelieving wife is made holy through the brother. Otherwise your children would be unclean, whereas in fact they are holy. If the unbeliever separates, however, let him separate. The brother or sister is not bound in such cases; God has called you to peace. For how do you know, wife, whether you will save your husband; or how do you know, husband, whether you will save your wife?" A believer-nonbeliever marriage is legitimate, can work, and may even be beneficial. Don't try to force the spouse to convert, however, since religious conflict will only lead to anger, and God desires peace and love. The marriage may be harder, but certainly not impossible.
2006-08-14 09:04:04 · answer #1 · answered by Caritas 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Seems like you already have the basics about these verses plus their meaning.
Blessings
1 Corinthians 5:9 (New Living Translation)
9When I wrote to you before, I told you not to associate with people who indulge in sexual sin.
2 Corinthians 6:14 (New Living Translation)
14Don't team up with those who are unbelievers. How can goodness be a partner with wickedness? How can light live with darkness?
2006-08-14 15:20:47 · answer #2 · answered by williamzo 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
in 1cor 7:39 and the end of the vs it says to remarry only those in the Lord (meaning only believers). It also says not to be unequally yoked as you noyed in 2 cor 6:14
take care
2006-08-14 15:27:46 · answer #3 · answered by maybe ok 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The first passage has to do with moral disorders in the church.
The second passage is used when a Christian wants to marry an unbeliever. I was also taught to not be yoked together in business dealings.
2006-08-14 15:22:18 · answer #4 · answered by cowgirl 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋