“And you, son of man, do not be afraid of them nor be afraid of their words, though briers and thorns are with you and you dwell among scorpions; do not be afraid of their words or dismayed by their looks, though they are a rebellious house.

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Briers and thorns. —These words occur only here, but their meaning is sufficiently plain. Briers, indeed, might allow for…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

Here God again commands His servant to speak out boldly, even if the people deny him all access through their malice and wickedness. But because we…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And you, son of man, be not afraid of them Of any of them, the greatest among them, their princes and nobles; who, by the…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Those who would accomplish anything purposeful in the service of God must not fear men. Wicked men are as briers and thorns; but they are near to c…