1Cor 7:39, Phili 4:2, Col 4:7 | JFB | STEP | 39. bound by the law-- The oldest manuscripts omit "by the law." only in the Lord-- Let her marry only a Christian ( ).

‏ 1 Corinthians 7:39

39. bound by the law--The oldest manuscripts omit "by the law."

only in the Lord--Let her marry only a Christian (2Co 6:14).

‏ Philippians 4:2

2. Euodia and Syntyche were two women who seem to have been at variance; probably deaconesses of the church. He repeats, "I beseech," as if he would admonish each separately, and with the utmost impartiality.

in the Lord--the true element of Christian union; for those "in the Lord" by faith to be at variance, is an utter inconsistency.

‏ Colossians 4:7

7. Tychicus--(See on Ep 6:2).

who is a beloved brother--rather, "the beloved brother"; the article "the" marks him as well known to them.