Albert Barnes Commentary Ecclesiastes 3:12

Albert Barnes Commentary

Ecclesiastes 3:12

1798–1870
Presbyterian
Albert Barnes
Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes Commentary

Ecclesiastes 3:12

1798–1870
Presbyterian
SCRIPTURE

"I know that there is nothing better for them, than to rejoice, and to do good so long as they live." — Ecclesiastes 3:12 (ASV)

In them - i.e., in the sons of men.

To do good - In a moral sense. Physical enjoyment is referred to in Ecclesiastes 3:13.