The Conversion of an Unbelieving Husband or Wife
1 Corinthians 7:14-16
For the unbelieving husband is sanctified by the wife, and the unbelieving wife is sanctified by the husband…


1. Especially concerns those to whom they are united by marriage ties.

2. Should be intensely desired.

3. Should be earnestly attempted.

4. Confidently hoped for.

5. Thankfully acknowledged.

(J. Lyth. D. D.)



Parallel Verses
KJV: For the unbelieving husband is sanctified by the wife, and the unbelieving wife is sanctified by the husband: else were your children unclean; but now are they holy.

WEB: For the unbelieving husband is sanctified in the wife, and the unbelieving wife is sanctified in the husband. Otherwise your children would be unclean, but now they are holy.




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