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It has happened unto them according to the true proverb, The dog turning to his own vomit again, and the sow that had washed to wallowing in the mire.

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

It has happened (συμβεβηκεν). Perfect active indicative of συμβαινω, for which see 1 Peter 4:12.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

But it is happened to them according to the true proverb. The meaning of the proverbs quoted here is that they have returned to their form…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

But it is happened unto them according to the true proverb.—More literally, There has happened to them what the true …

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

Peter concludes his strong denunciation of the false teachers by citing two proverbs. The first is a biblical one (Proverbs 26:11); the…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

But it has happened unto them. As this example disturbs many, when people who had submitted to the obedience of Christ rush headlong into …

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

But it has happened to them, according to the true proverb ,
&c.] Which is true, both in fact and in the application…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

The word of truth is the water of life, which refreshes the souls that receive it; but deceivers spread and promote error, and are shown to be empt…

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