1 Corinthians 7:16
Context7:16 For how do you know, wife, whether you will bring your husband to salvation? 1 Or how do you know, husband, whether you will bring your wife to salvation? 2
Colossians 4:5
Context4:5 Conduct yourselves 3 with wisdom toward outsiders, making the most of the opportunities.
[7:16] 1 tn Grk “will save your husband?” The meaning is obviously that the wife would be the human agent in leading her husband to salvation.
[7:16] 2 tn Grk “will save your wife?” The meaning is obviously that the husband would be the human agent in leading his wife to salvation.
[4:5] 3 tn Grk “walk.” The verb περιπατέω (peripatew) is a common NT idiom for one’s lifestyle, behavior, or manner of conduct (L&N 41.11).