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Save to love one another (ε μη το αλληλους αγαπαιν). "Except the loving one another." This articular infinitive is in the accusati…
Albert Barnes
AlbertBarnes
Owe no man any thing. Do not be in debt to anyone. In the previous verse, the apostle had been discussing the duty which we owe t…
Charles Ellicott
CharlesEllicott
Owe no man anything.—The word for “owe” in this verse corresponds to that for “dues” in the previous one. The transition …
Expositor's Bible Commentary
Expositor'sBible Commentary
“Let no debt remain outstanding.” While it is appropriate for a believer to incur debt, to be perpetually in debt is not a good testimony, and to r…
John Calvin
JohnCalvin
To no one owe you, etc. Some think this was not said without a taunt, as if Paul were answering the objection of those who contended
John Gill
JohnGill
Owe no man anything
From the payment of dues to magistrates the apostle proceeds to a general exhortation to dischar…
Matthew Henry
MatthewHenry
Christians must avoid useless expense and be careful not to incur any debts they do not have the power to repay. They are also to stay away from al…
Thomas Aquinas
ThomasAquinas
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Having shown how believers should observe justice toward their superiors, the Apostle now shows how they should behave toward everyone in…
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A.T. Robertson
A.T.Robertson