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Now the Lord is the Spirit: and where the Spirit of the Lord is, [there] is liberty.

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

Now the Lord is the Spirit (ο δε Κυριος το πνευμα εστιν). Some, like E. F. Scott (The

Spirit in the N.T.), ta…

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Now the Lord is that Spirit. The word "Lord" here evidently refers to the Lord Jesus (2 Corinthians 3:16). It may be observed …

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Now the Lord is that Spirit.—Better, the Lord is the Spirit. The words seem at first inconsistent with the formulated pre…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

This verse explains v.16. There are three possible interpretations. (1) “The Lord” (Yahweh; GK 3378) mentioned in Ex 34:34, to whom the Jew must no…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

The Lord is the Spirit. This passage has also been misinterpreted, as if Paul meant to say that Christ is of a spiritual essence, because …

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Now the Lord is that Spirit
The Lord, to whom the heart is turned, when the veil is removed, is Jesus Christ; and he…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

It is the duty of ministers of the gospel to use great plainne , or clearne , of speech. Old Testament believers had only cloudy and fleeting glimp…

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century

Having presented what relates to commending the gift received from God, the Apostle now presents what relates to commending the confidence that com…

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