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But he giveth more grace. Wherefore [the scripture] saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace to the humble.

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

More grace (μειζονα χαριν). "Greater grace." Greater than what? "Greater grace in view of the greater requirement" (Ropes), like R…

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

But he giveth more grace. The reference here is undoubtedly to God. Some have regarded this clause as a continuation of the quotation in t…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

But he giveth more grace—that is, because of this very presence of the Holy Ghost within us. He, as the author and convey…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

Do ye think that the scripture saith in vain, The spirit that dwelleth in us lusteth to envy? But he giveth more grace.

There is a …

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

The words “he gives us more grace” are taken from Pr 3:34, quoted later in this verse. The meaning of vv.4–6 is that God has set a high standard fo…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

But he giveth more grace
The Arabic version adds, "to us"; the Ethiopic version, "to you"; and the Syriac version re…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Since all wars and fighting come from the corruptions of our own hearts, it is right to mortify those lusts that war in our members. Worldly and fl…

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