1 Corinthians 7:39-40 The wife is bound by the law as long as her husband lives; but if her husband be dead, she is at liberty to be married to whom she will… I. IS CONDITIONAL. 1. Upon her union with Christ. 2. Upon times and circumstances. II. CONSISTS IN — 1. Freedom and care. 2. Holy service. 3. The assurance of the Divine protection and blessing. III. IS CONFIRMED BY — 1. Apostolic judgment. 2. Enlightened by the Spirit of God. (J. Lyth, D. D.) Parallel Verses KJV: The wife is bound by the law as long as her husband liveth; but if her husband be dead, she is at liberty to be married to whom she will; only in the Lord. |
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