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Or do we provoke the Lord to jealousy? are we stronger than he?

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

Provoke to jealousy (παραζηλουμεν). The very word used in De 32:21 of the insolence of the old Israelites. Quoted in Ro 10:19. Suc…

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Do we provoke the Lord to jealousy? That is, should we, by joining in the worship of idols, provoke or irritate God, or …

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

You cannot . . .—Here follows the special reason why the Apostle desires them not to partake of the wine poured out as an offering…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

You cannot be partakers of the Lord's table and of the table of devil. Do we provoke the Lord to jealousy? Are we stronger than He? All things …

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

The conclusion is that if we as Christians share in pagan idolatry, we will “stir up” the Lord’s jealousy and thus incite him to action in his hatr…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

Do we provoke the Lord? Having laid down the doctrine, he assumes a more vehement tone, observing that what was a most atrocious offense a…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Do we provoke the Lord to jealousy ?
&c.] As they do who are guilty of idolatry in any shape: nothing is more highly…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Did not joining in the Lord's Supper show a profession of faith in Christ crucified, and of adoring gratitude to Him for His salvation? Christians,…

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