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So then, as we have opportunity, let us work that which is good toward all men, and especially toward them that are of the household of the faith.

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

As we have opportunity (ως καιρον εχωμεν). Indefinite comparative clause (present subjunctive without αν). "As we have occasion at…

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men. This is the true rule about doing good. "The opportunity to do good," says …

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

As we have therefore opportunity.—“Therefore” is emphatic and should come first. It introduces a summary conclusion from the prece…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

Shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting. And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

Finally, Paul speaks broadly about the obligation to do good to all people, returning again primarily to the thought of giving money. But suppose a…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

While we have opportunity. The metaphor is still pursued. Not every season is suitable for tilling and sowing. Active and prudent farmers …

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

As we have therefore opportunity
Or "ability", so the phrase is sometimes used F26 ; as occasion requires…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Many excuse themselves from the work of religion, though they may make a show and profess it. They may deceive others, yet they deceive themselves …

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century

After showing how those who are greater should act toward those below them, and how equals should act toward equals, the Apostle now shows how thos…

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