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For every one that partaketh of milk is without experience of the word of righteousness; for he is a babe.

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

Without experience (απειρος). Old adjective (alpha privative and πειρα, trial). Inexperienced. The babe (νηπιος, old word, negativ…

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

For every one that useth milk. This refers to the food of children. The apostle here has in mind those Christians who resemble children in…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

The change of expression from having need of milk to partaking of milk (that is, making it the solo food) is significant…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

And are become such as have need of milk, and not of strong meat. For every one that useth milk is unskillful in the word of righteousness: for…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

The author now explains his reference to milk and solid food. “Anyone” is inclusive; in other words, the author is saying, “This is the way it is.”…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

For every one who uses milk, or, who partakes of milk, etc. He means those who from tenderness or weakness still refuse solid doc…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

For everyone that uses milk
And sits down contented with the first principles of the Gospel, such as are easily take…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Dull hearers make the preaching of the gospel difficult, and even those who have some faith may be dull hearers and slow to believe. Much is expect…

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century

Having listed three things that belong to a high priest and shown that two of them were fulfilled in Christ—namely, the office and the proper way o…

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