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But if I say thus to the boy, Behold, the arrows are beyond you; go your way; for Yahweh has sent you away.
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Love in Action
Commentators explain that Jonathan's elaborate signal was an act of thoughtful, protective love. Charles Spurgeon notes that love seeks to keep its object from harm's way. This serves as a model for Christians to actively watch out for one another, providing practical help and warning when temptation or danger is near.
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19th Century
Baptist
Thus, arrangements were made to let David know if he was in danger. Love is thoughtful; love seeks to keep its object out of harm's way. Therefore,…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
But if I say thus to the young man, behold, the arrows [are] beyond you Being shot to…
Presbyterian
Jonathan faithfully promises that he would let David know how he found his father disposed towards him. It will be a kindness to ourselves and to o…
