1 Corinthians 7:16
For what knowest thou, O wife, whether thou shalt save thy husband? or how knowest thou, O man, whether thou shalt save thy wife?
Context
This verse from 1 Corinthians Chapter 7 connects to 9 cross-references. Paul addresses questions about marriage and celibacy: it is good not to marry but because of sexual immorality each man should have his own wife. The husband and wife should not deprive one another except by mutual consent. To the …
Other Translations
For how knowest thou, O wife, whether thou shalt save thy husband? or how knowest thou, O husband, whether thou shalt save thy wife?
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?
For how may you be certain, O wife, that you will not be the cause of salvation to your husband? or you, O husband, that you may not do the same for your wife?
Cross References
The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and he that winneth souls is wise.
Likewise, I say unto you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that …
If by any means I may provoke to emulation them which are my flesh, and might save some of them.
To the weak became I as weak, that I might gain the weak: I am made all things to all …
Take heed unto thyself, and unto the doctrine; continue in them: for in doing this thou shalt both save thyself, …
Brethren, if any of you do err from the truth, and one convert him;
Let him know, that he which converteth the sinner from the error of his way shall save a soul from …
Likewise, ye wives, be in subjection to your own husbands; that, if any obey not the word, they also may …
While they behold your chaste conversation coupled with fear.