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for the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

The wrath of man (οργη ανδρος). Here ανηρ (as opposed to γυνη woman), not ανθρωπος of verse 19 (inclusive of both man and woman). …

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God. It does not produce in life the righteousness that God requires. Its tendency i…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

For the wrath of man works not the righteousness of God.—Sarcastically rings the context. Perhaps there is still a sharper point to the sa…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath: for the wrath of man worketh not the righteousnes…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

“For” indicates that this verse gives the reasoning that lies behind the last exhortation. One’s anger does not produce “the righteous life that Go…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

For the wrath of man works not the righteousness of God . This is so far from engaging persons to do that which is right …

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Instead of blaming God under our trials, let us open our ears and hearts to learn what he teaches by them. And if we would govern our tongues, we m…

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