"Give up" is a poor translation. Jesus spoke of leaving (temporarily) for missions trips, as Peter did. He then returned home to his family. The Lord's commandment in 1 Cor 7 forbids divorce.
‘"Give up" is a poor translation.’
I quoted the verses from the New American Bible. Luke 18, 28 is quoted as ‘Then Peter said, “We have given up our possessions ---”’ and verse 29: “--- there is no one who has given up house or wife ---“
“Jesus spoke of leaving (temporarily) for missions trips, as Peter did. He then returned home to his family.”
Is this your interpretation of verses Luke18, 28-30? Or some other biblical verses lead you to this idea? If so, please share the verses with us.
“The Lord's commandment in 1 Cor 7 forbids divorce.”
I honestly do not know exactly how Peter and the other apostles treated their wives. I only know that Peter said “ WE have given up our possessions and followed you” and Jesus responded as described in Luke 18, 28-30; Matthew 19,27–29; and Mark 10,28-31.