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But if not, be it known to you, O king, that we will not serve your gods, nor worship the golden image which you have set up.
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Faith Beyond Outcomes
Commentators unanimously highlight that the three men's commitment to God was not dependent on being rescued. Their statement, "But if not," reveals a faith based on principle, not on a desired outcome. Scholars like Albert Barnes and John Gill note their resolve was fixed: they would obey God whether they lived or died, making their duty their main concern.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
But if not - That is, “if he should ‘not’ deliver us; if it should ‘not’ occur that he would protect us, and save us from that heat…
16th Century
Protestant
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…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
But if not If our God does not think fit to exert his power, and deliver us, which we are well assured he is able to…
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