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Beware therefore, lest that come on you which is spoken in the prophets:
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Grace and a Grave Warning
Commentators note that Paul's sermon doesn't end with the offer of grace; it includes a severe warning. After explaining justification through faith, he immediately cautions his listeners about the consequences of rejecting it. This structure shows that the gospel message contains both a wonderful promise and a solemn warning for those who despise it.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Beware therefore. Avoid what is threatened. It will come on some; and Paul exhorted his hearers to beware lest it come on them. I…
Beware therefore (βλεπετε ουν). The warning is pertinent. Perhaps Paul noticed anger on the faces of some of the rabbis.
19th Century
Anglican
Which is spoken of in the prophets.—This formula of citation seems to have been common, as in Acts 7:42, in the case of quotations…
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Baptist
Be it known unto you therefore, men and brethren, that through this man is preached unto you the forgiveness of sins: and by him all that belie…
Paul now uses the simple appellation “Men, brothers” (cf. vv.16, 26) as he applies his message and calls the people to repentance. Through Jesus, P…
16th Century
Protestant
Take heed that that come not upon you. Because he had to deal with stiff-necked men, or at least there were various people in the company …
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Beware therefore Of rejecting the Gospel, and those excellent truths of it; since forgiveness of sin and a justifyin…
Let all that hear the gospel of Christ, know these two things:
That through this Man, who died and rose again, the forgiveness of s…
