Cross-references Explore similar Bible verses on 1 Corinthians 7:10 in English Standard Version "To the married I give this charge (not I, but the Lord): the wife should not separate from her husband" Mal 2:16 “For the man who does not love his wife but divorces her, says the Lord, the God of Israel, covers his garment with violence, says the Lord of hosts. So guard yourselves in your spirit, and do not be faithless.” Mt 5:32 But I say to you that everyone who divorces his wife, except on the ground of sexual immorality, makes her commit adultery, and whoever marries a divorced woman commits adultery. 1Co 7:6 Now as a concession, not a command, I say this.