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And what concord hath Christ with Belial? or what portion hath a believer with an unbeliever?

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

Concord (συμφωνησις). Symphony. Late word from συμφωνεω, only here and ecclesiastical writers, though συμφωνημα in the papyri.

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

And what concord. sumphōnēsis. Sympathy; unison. This word refers, properly, to the unison or harmony produced by musical instrum…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

What concord hath Christ with Belial?—This passage is remarkable as the only occurrence of the name in the New Testament,…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

Paul has just appealed to the Corinthians for mutual openness in affection and in speech. His own heart is open wide to them, but both he and they …

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

What concord has Christ with Belial? As to the etymology of the word Belial, even the Hebrews themselves are not agreed. The mean…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And what concord has Christ with Belial ?
etc.] The word "Belial" is a Hebrew word, and is only used in this place i…

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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