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Such as do wickedly against the covenant shall he pervert by flatteries; but the people who know their God shall be strong, and do [exploits].
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Two Paths in Persecution
Commentators explain a stark contrast in this verse. One group, described as those who "do wickedly against the covenant," are apostates who compromise their faith when seduced by the "flatteries" of a hostile power. The other group, "the people that know their God," stands firm. This presents a timeless choice between apostasy through compromise and faithfulness through conviction.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
And such as do wickedly against the covenant - That is, among the Jews. Those who apostatized, and who became willing to receive the religio…
19th Century
Anglican
Such as do wickedly. — In these verses are traced the effects of the apostasy on the people of God. These persons have al…
16th Century
Protestant
Here the angel describes the internal evils of the Church, and more fully explains what he touched on in the last verse. He says, The arms shal…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And such as do wickedly against the covenant shall be corrupted by flatteries That fo…
The remainder of this prophecy is very difficult, and commentators widely differ regarding it. From Antiochus, the account seems to pass to antichr…
