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12. οὐχ ὁ κύριος. That is, there has been no precept given by Christ Himself in the particular case now referred to, therefore St Paul falls back on the general inspiration given by Christ to His Apostles. Compare 1Co 7:40 (where see note), and Joh 16:13. ‘Christ lays down the general rule, the Apostles apply it to particular emergencies.’ Stanley.
ἀφιέτω. Not the technical legal word for divorce (‘put away,’ A.V.). It relates to the effect of divorce, not the legal process. R.V. rightly, leave, as A.V. in 1Co 7:13.