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1 Corinthians 7:15

Eastern Fathers

John Chrysostom

"Yet if the unbelieving departeth, let him depart," for in this case the matter is no longer fornication. But what is the meaning of, "if the unbelieving departeth?" For instance, if he bid thee sacrifice and take part in his ungodliness on account of thy marriage, or else part company; it were better the marriage were annulled, and no breach made in godliness. …

Homily on 1 Corinthians 19 ↗

Theophylact of Ohrid

If your husband quarrels with you because you do not take part in his unbelief, then divorce him. For you are not enslaved to him in such a case, that is, you are not compelled to follow him in such matters as well. It is better to separate from him than to quarrel; because God does not want this either: "the Lord has called us to peace." So, if your husband quarrels with you, then by this he himself has given cause for divorce.

Commentary on 1 Corinthians ↗