A friend loveth at all times; And a brother is born for adversity.

Commentaries

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Some take the proverb to describe the friend that sticketh closer than a brother: and render: At all times, a friend loveth, but in ad…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

A friend loves at all times ... —Rather, The (true) friend loves at all times, and (as) a brother is born for adversi…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

A friend loveth at all times
A true, hearty, faithful friend, loves in times of adversity as well as in times of prosperity: t…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

No change of outward circumstances should lessen our affection for our friends or relatives. But no friend, except Christ, deserves unlimited confi…

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