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The day following, he appeared to them as they fought, and urged them to be at peace again, saying, `Sirs, you are brothers. Why do you wrong one to another?`
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The Heart of Peacemaking
Commentators highlight Moses' plea, "You are brethren," as the foundation for peace. He wasn't acting as an official judge but as a brother trying to reconcile a conflict. This serves as a powerful model for Christians to actively pursue reconciliation and unity within the church, recognizing our shared identity in Christ and the tragedy of internal strife.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
And the next day. (Exodus 2:13)
He showed himself. He appeared to them in a sudden and unexpected manner.
The day following (τη επιουση ημερα). Locative case, "on the following day" (from επειμ, to come upon, to approach, present active…
19th Century
Anglican
Would have set them at one again.—Literally, brought them to peace. The better MSS. give was bringing them.
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Baptist
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16th Century
Protestant
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And the next day he showed himself to them, as they strove , To two men of the Hebrews, who were quarrelling and contendi…
Let us not be discouraged at the slowness of the fulfillment of God's promises. Suffering times are often growing times for the church. God is prep…
