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Nevertheless in this rejoice not, that the spirits are subject unto you; but rejoice that your names are written in heaven.

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

Are written (ενγεγραπτα). Perfect passive indicative, state of completion, stand written, enrolled or engraved, from ενγραφω, comm…

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Rather rejoice. Though it was an honour to work miracles, though it is an honour to be endowed with talents, and influence, and learning, …

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Notwithstanding in this rejoice not.—Above all exercise of power was the consciousness of the divine life, the feeling th…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

That is a higher privilege than to be master over demons, or to be able to tread on serpents. That day of miracles is past; but the power of the go…

Church Fathers

Church Fathers

ChurchFathers

1st Century
Early Church
1st Century

St. Cyril of Alexandria: It was said above that our Lord sent out His disciples sealed with the grace of the Holy Spirit. As m…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

This call to rejoicing in the supreme blessing of assurance of heaven is one of Jesus’ great sayings, though the disciples may also rejoice in spir…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

Your names are written. Since it was Christ's design to draw His disciples away from a temporary joy, so that they might glory in eternal …

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Notwithstanding in this rejoice not That their power was enlarged, or that they had, the same as before:

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

All our victories over Satan are obtained by power derived from Jesus Christ, and He must have all the praise. But let us beware of spiritual pride…

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