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whereas angels, though greater in might and power, bring not a railing judgment against them before the Lord.

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

Whereas (οπου). Loose use of οπου (in Xenophon) = "wherein."

Though greater (μειζονες οντες). Than the evi…

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Whereas angels. The purpose of referring to angels here is to show that they, even when manifesting the greatest zeal in a righteous cause…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Whereas angels.—Literally, Where angels—i.e., in circumstances in which angels. This verse, if it refers to the same inci…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

In contrast to these audacious errorists, angels themselves, even though they are stronger and more powerful (cf. Revelation 12:7–8), do…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

Whereas angels. He therefore shows their rash arrogance, because they dared to take more liberty than even angels. But it seems strange th…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Whereas angels, which are greater in power and might
Which is not to be understood of evil angels, or devils; for, b…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Impure seducers and their abandoned followers give themselves up to their own fleshly minds. Refusing to bring every thought to the obedience of Ch…

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