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

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 Eph 6:2).

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