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NASB | 1 Corinthians 7:14 For the unbelieving husband is sanctified through his wife, and the unbelieving wife is sanctified through her believing husband; for otherwise your children are unclean, but now they are holy. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Corinthians 7:14 For the unbelieving husband is sanctified [that is, he receives the blessings granted] through his [Christian] wife, and the unbelieving wife is sanctified through her believing husband. Otherwise your children would be [ceremonially] unclean, but as it is they are holy. |
Bible Question: What does this verse indicate about the spiritual state of the children of unsaved people, vs. the children of saved people, if the children should die? Does this state extend to unborn children? |
Bible Answer: Dear ksd, This is a hard verse and must be taken into consideration with some of the Jews traditions. The unbelieving husband or wife is not sanctified as, in being saved, but are sanctified as being legitimately married, for the Jews did not recognize a marriage as legitimate unless both parties were believers in God. This made the offspring illegitimate or bastards as far as the Jews were concerned. But Paul denies this by saying in verse 15, "but God has called us to peace", for it is written, "I will be your God, and the God of your seed" (Gen 17:7). I would suggest you study some of the Bible commentaries on this verse because the space here does not permit to go into all the details. Here is a list to get started: 1. Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole Bible 2. John Gill's Exposition on the Entire Bible 3. Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible 4. Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible Many versions of the Bible, commentaries and dictionaries are available free to load onto your computer from: www.e-sword.net e-sword is a fantastic help for study!! I hope this helps, terrib |
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