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Let no one of you suffer (μη τις υμων πασχετω). Prohibition with μη and present active imperative (habit prohibited).
Albert Barnes
AlbertBarnes
But let none of you suffer as a murderer. If you must be called to suffer, ensure that it is not for a crime. Compare to [Reference 2 Pete…
Charles Ellicott
CharlesEllicott
But let none of you.—The Greek takes exactly the opposite turn: “for let none of you suffer.” The connection is a little …
Charles Spurgeon
CharlesSpurgeon
That is a curious mixture, is it not? A murderer is classed with a busybody in other men's matters. But really, people of this latter sort…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
Expositor'sBible Commentary
The blessing of the Spirit promised to those who suffer is not universal, for not all who suffer are sharing in Christ’s sufferings. Much suffering…
John Calvin
JohnCalvin
But (or, For) let one of you. Here he also anticipates an objection. He had exhorted the faithful to patience if it happ…
John Gill
JohnGill
But let none of you suffer as a murderer
The punishment for murder was death by the law of God, ([Reference Genesis …
Matthew Henry
MatthewHenry
Through patience and fortitude in suffering, dependence on God's promises, and adherence to the word the Holy Spirit has revealed, the Holy Spirit …
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A.T. Robertson
A.T.Robertson