Yet Jesus has been counted worthy of as much more glory than Moses as the builder of a house has more honor than the house.

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

Hath been counted worthy of more glory than Moses (πλειονος δοξης παρα Μωυσην ηξιωτα). Perfect passive indicative of αξιοω, to dee…

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

For this man. The Lord Jesus. The word "man" is understood, but there can be no doubt that he is referred to.

Was coun…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

For this man was counted.—Rather, For He has been accounted, by God, who has crowned Him with glory and hono…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

Who was faithful to him that appointed him, as also Moses was faithful in all his house. For this man was counted worthy of more glory than Mos…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

The first point of comparison pronounces Jesus as “worthy of greater honor than Moses” because he was builder of the house rather than part of it. …

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

For this man (or, he) was counted worthy of more glory. So that he might not appear to make Moses equal to Christ, he re…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

For this man was counted worthy of more glory than Moses ,
&c.] Moses was counted worthy of glory and honour, and ha…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Christ is to be considered as the Apostle of our profession, the Messenger sent by God to people, the great Revealer of that faith which we profess…

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century

As was said earlier, the Old Law derived its authority from three sources: from angels, from Moses, and from Aaron, the high priest. The Apostle pr…

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