But the Lord is faithful, and He will strengthen and protect you from the evil one.

Commentaries

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

But the Lord is faithful (πιστος δε εστιν ο κυριος).

But faithful is the Lord (correct rendition), with a …

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

But the Lord is faithful. Though people cannot be trusted, God is faithful to his promises and his purposes. He can always be confided in;…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

But the Lord is faithful—It must not be thought from this that the word “faith” in the previous verse meant “fidelity.” St. Paul, …

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

But the Lord is faithful,

There is the mercy. Whether men are fools or scoundrels, the Lord is faithful.

Who shall establ…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

In contrast with the widespread lack of faith among people (v.2) is the faithfulness of the Lord Jesus. He can be relied on to “strengthen [GK 5114…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

But God is faithful. Since it was possible that their minds, influenced by unfavorable reports, might come to entertain some doubts regard…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

But the Lord is faithful
Or "God" as the Vulgate Latin and Ethiopic versions read, as do also the Alexandrian and Cl…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Those who are far apart still may meet together at the throne of grace; and those unable to do or receive any other kindness may, in this way, do a…

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century
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