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And Ezra opened the book in the sight of all the people; (for he was above all the people;) and when he opened it, all the people stood up:

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Stood up - The attitude of attention and respect. Compare the existing practice of the Christian Church at the reading of the Gospel for the…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And Ezra opened the book in the sight of all the people
(for he was above all the people)<…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Sacrifices were to be offered only at the door of the temple; but praying and preaching were, and are, services of religion, as acceptably performe…

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