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But I will tell you that which is inscribed in the writing of truth: and there is none who holds with me against these, but Michael your prince."
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God's Unchanging Plan
Commentators unanimously explain that the "scripture of truth" is not a physical book but a metaphor for God's sovereign and unchangeable decrees. The angel is revealing what God has already determined will happen. This assures believers that history is not random but is unfolding according to God's perfect, pre-written plan, providing confidence and peace even amid turmoil.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
But I will show you what is noted in the scripture of truth – The word “noted” here means “written” or “recorded.” The “scripture o…
19th Century
Anglican
But. —A further contrast is introduced by the adversative. This may be brought out by paraphrasing the verse as follows: “It is tr…
16th Century
Protestant
I omit the interpretation of those who say that after the departure of the angel the prince of the Greeks came forward, because God ceased to provi…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
But I will show that which is noted in the Scripture of truth , &c.] Not in the written word, though there are many …
Whenever we enter into communion with God, it is fitting for us to have a proper sense of the infinite distance between us and the holy God. How ca…
