Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? there is more hope of a fool than of him.

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit. Compare the warnings of Romans 12:16 and Revelation 3:17-18.

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit
Or "in his own eyes" F2 ; as multitudes may be seen, by looking …

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

We see many a person who has some little sense, but is proud of it. This describes those who think their spiritual state is good, when it is really…

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