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No Need to Deliberate
Commentators like Calvin and Henry highlight that the three men didn't hesitate or weigh their options. When faced with a clear choice between obeying God and sinning, the decision was already made. This teaches that believers should not negotiate with temptation but immediately resolve to follow God, making duty their primary concern over the outcome.
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Daniel
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Albert Barnes
On Daniel 3:17
18th Century
Theologian
If it is so - Chaldee, איתי הן hên 'ı̂ythay - “so it is.” That is, “this is true, that the God whom we s…
Charles Ellicott
On Daniel 3:17
19th Century
Bishop
If it is so. —The meaning becomes clearer by omitting the word “so.” The sentence will then stand as follows: “If…
John Calvin
On Daniel 3:16–18
16th Century
Theologian
In this history, it is necessary to observe with what unbroken spirit these three holy men persisted in the fear of God, though they knew they were…
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John Gill
On Daniel 3:17
17th Century
Pastor
If it be so That we must be cast into the fiery furnace, as you have threatened: our God whom we serve
Matthew Henry
On Daniel 3:8–18
17th Century
Minister
True devotion calms the spirit, quieting and softening it, but superstition and devotion to false gods inflame men's passions. The matter is put co…