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A man`s gift maketh room for him, And bringeth him before great men.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

The “gift” (or, bribe), by a bold personification, appears as the powerful “friend at court,” who introduces another, and makes him welcome in high…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

A man’s gift. — Judicious liberality maketh room for him, helps him to make his way through life. (Compare to Luke 16:9, …

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

A man's gift makes room for him
Or "enlarges him" F25 ; brings him out of prison, or, or out of straits a…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Blessed be the Lord, who makes us welcome to come to his throne, without money and without price. May his gifts make room for him in our souls.

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