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Then they said one to another, We aren`t doing right. This day is a day of good news, and we hold our peace: if we wait until the morning light, punishment will overtake us; now therefore come, let us go and tell the king`s household.
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The Conviction of Conscience
The lepers' statement, "We do not well," reveals a powerful moment of conviction. Commentators explain that their conscience, combined with a fear of punishment, moved them from selfish hoarding to sharing the good news. They recognized that keeping the blessing to themselves was an injustice that would surely lead to negative consequences from God or the king.
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2 Kings
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The lepers began to think that if they kept this important matter secret throughout the night for their own private advantage, when morning came th…
19th Century
Anglican
Some mischief will come upon us. — Literally, guilt will find us: we will incur blame. Vulgate, “we will be accused of wr…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Then they said one to another, we do not well This is not right, to take this booty to ourselves; it is not doing ju…
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