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Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy by thy name, and by thy name cast out demons, and by thy name do many mighty works?

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

Did we not prophesy in thy name? (ου τω σω ονοματ επροφητευσαμεν; ). The use of ου in the question expects the affirmative answer.…

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

In that day. That is, in the last day, the day of judgment; the time when the principles of all pretenders to prophecy and piety will be t…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Many will say to me in that day — No part of the Sermon on the Mount is more marvelous in its claims than this. To those who see in Christ…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves. You shall know them by their fruits. Do…

Church Fathers

Church Fathers

ChurchFathers

1st Century
Early Church
1st Century

St. Jerome: Just as He had said above that those who have the robe of a good life are still not to be received because of the…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

If vv.15–20 deal with false prophets, vv.21–23 deal with false followers. Their cry of “Lord, Lord” (v.21) reflects fervency. In Jesus’ day it is d…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

Many will say to me, Christ again summons hypocrites to his judgment-seat, as we showed a short time ago from Luke. As long as they hold a…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord
That is, in the last day, the day of judgment, the great and famous day,…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Christ here shows that it will not be enough to acknowledge Him as our Master, merely in word and tongue. It is necessary for our happiness that we…

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century

He gives precautions concerning those against whom one should be on guard. Now, they are described by their profe ion as prophets.

But one m…

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