7:15a But if the unbeliever leaves, let him go.
However, if the unbeliever wants to leave/divorce you, let him or her leave.
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But if the unbeliever wants to get a divorce, allow him to get the divorce.
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But if a believer is married to an unbeliever, and the unbeliever wants to divorce/leave the believer, then you should accept this.
7:15b The believing brother or sister is not bound in such cases.
In a case like this, a Christian man or woman is not obliged ⌊to remain with their spouse⌋.
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When that happens, the believer is free from the marriage.
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In this case/situation the believer does not have to stay married to the unbelieving spouse.
7:15c God has called you to live in peace.
God has called/chosen you ⌊to be his people so⌋ you will live in harmony with other people.
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⌊However⌋ ⌊remember,⌋ God wants us (incl.) believers to live in peace with others.
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