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Herein I also practice always having a conscience void of offense toward God and men.
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Resurrection as Motivation
Several commentators emphasize that Paul's motivation for keeping a clear conscience was his firm belief in the resurrection. The hope of a future judgment and eternal life was not just a distant doctrine but a present, powerful force that fueled his daily discipline. As John Calvin notes, there is no 'sharper goad' to urge people toward a godly life than the hope of the final resurrection.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
And herein. In this, or for this purpose.
Do I exercise myself. askō. I accustom or employ myself; I make it my c…
Herein (εν τουτω). His whole confession of belief in verses 14,15.
Do I also exercise myself (κα αυτος ασκ…
19th Century
Anglican
And herein do I exercise myself ...—The “herein” seems equivalent to “in this belief.” Because he held that doctrine of a resurrection as …
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The real reason Ananias and the Jewish elders opposed him, Paul insisted, was religious. He was “a follower of the Way,” aJewish group that agreed …
16th Century
Protestant
And in this I study. There is no sharper goad to urge people forward, with all desire to lead a godly and holy life, than the hope of the …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And herein do I exercise myself Or because of this; on account of this doctrine of the resurrection of the dead, whi…
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Paul gives a just account of himself, which clears him from crime and also shows the true reason for the violence against him. Let us never be driv…
