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neither give place to the devil.

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

Neither give place to the devil (μηδε διδοτε τοπον τω διαβολω). Present active imperative in prohibition, either stop doing it or …

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Neither give place to the devil. This probably refers to the exhortation in the previous verse: "Do not yield to the suggestions and tempt…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Neither give place (that is, scope) to the devil. The name “Devil” is used by Paul onl…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

Neither give place to the devil.

He is standing at the door. If you give him a seat, he will come in, and it is very easy to do so—…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

If this advice is followed, the devil will be afforded no leeway. He will have no room to move. Instead, we must leave a place for the wrath of God…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

Neither give place (τῷ διαβόλῳ) to the devil. I am aware of the interpretation which some give of this passage. Erasmus, who tran…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Neither give place to the devil .
] Or "to the accuser", or "slanderer"; that is, to any adversary, that takes delig…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Notice the specific ways in which we should adorn our Christian profession. Beware of everything contrary to truth. No longer flatter or deceive ot…

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