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For that ye ought to say, If the Lord will, we shall both live, and do this or that.

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

For that ye ought to say (αντ του λεγειν υμας). "Instead of the saying as to you" (genitive of the articular infinitive with the p…

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

For that ye ought to say. Instead of what you do say, "we will go into such a city," you ought rather to recognize your …

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

For you ought to say...—Referring to James 4:13, in such a continuation of reproof as this: Woe to you who say, ... i…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

We are all too apt to say what we will do, and where we will go, forgetting to add, If the Lord will, we shall live, and do this, or that.

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

Instead of saying v.13, the Christian businessman “ought to say, ‘If it is the Lord’s will.’ ” No Christian can live independently of God. For beli…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

If the Lord will. A twofold condition is laid down: “If we live so long,” and, “If the Lord will,” because many things may intervene to up…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

For that you ought to say
Instead of saying we will go to such and such a place, and do this, and that, and the othe…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Our lips must be governed by the law of kindne , as well as truth and justice. Christians are brothers and sisters. And to break God's commands is …

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