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Ye are not straitened in us, but ye are straitened in your own affections.

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

Ye are not straitened in us (ου στενοχωρεισθε εν ημιν). The same figure as in verse 11. See on 4:8 for στενοχωρεω. There is no res…

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

You are not straitened in us. That is, you do not possess a narrow or contracted place in our affections. We love you fully, ardently, and…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

You are not straitened in us.—The word presents a natural contrast to the expansion, the dilation, of heart of the previo…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

If they were not saved, it was not because Paul did not open his mouth to speak to them, and to warn and invite them, nor because he did not open h…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

Paul did not customarily addre his readers by name, doing so only when his emotions had been deeply stirred—as at the bewitchment of the Galatians …

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

Ye are not straitened in us. That is, “It is due to your own fault that you are not able to share in this feeling of cheerfulness, which I…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

You are not straitened in us
The meaning of which is, either you are not brought into straits and difficulties by us…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

It is wrong for believers to associate with the wicked and profane. The word unbeliever applies to all who are lacking true faith. True pastors wil…

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century

After teaching them the use of grace for good outward actions, the Apostle now instructs them on its use for internal devotion, which consists in a…

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