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And what agreement hath a temple of God with idols? for we are a temple of the living God; even as God said, I will dwell in them, and walk in them; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people.

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

Agreement (συνκαταθεσις). Fifth of these words. Late word, but common, though here only in N.T. Approved by putting together the v…

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

And what agreement. sugkatayesiv. Assent, accord, agreement.

What putting or laying down together is there? What …

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

And what agreement has the temple of God with idols?—Here we see clearly the drift of the Apostle’s thoughts. His mind tr…

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 agreement hath the temple of God with idols? Until now he has in general terms prohibited believers from associating with the wicked.…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And what agreement has the temple of God with idols ?
&c.] That is, what association, confederation, or covenant agr…

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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