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Furthermore, we had the fathers of our flesh to chasten us, and we gave them reverence: shall we not much rather be in subjection unto the Father of spirits, and live?

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

Furthermore (ειτα). The next step in the argument .

We had (ειχομεν). Imperfect indicative of customary ac…

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Furthermore. As an additional consideration to encourage us to receive discipline with submi ion, the argument in this verse is derived fr…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Furthermore we have had fathers.—Rather, Furthermore we had the fathers of our flesh as chasteners (i.e.,

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

If ye endure chastening, God dealeth with you as with sons; for what son is he whom the father chasteneth not? But if ye be without chastisemen…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

The writer appeals to the practice and result of discipline exercised in the human family. He and his readers experienced discipline from their fat…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

Furthermore, we have had fathers of our flesh, etc. This comparison has several parts:

  1. That if we showed so much reverence to…
John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Furthermore, we have had fathers of our flesh
Earthly parents; who are so called, because they are the immediate cau…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

The persevering obedience of faith in Christ was the race set before the Hebrews, in which they must either win the crown of glory, or have everlas…

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century

Having exhorted them to endure evil patiently, according to the example of the ancient fathers and Christ, the Apostle now exhorts them to do the s…

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