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Speaking Truth with Grace
John Calvin highlights Daniel's approach as a model for believers. Daniel balances compassion for the king with unshakeable boldness in delivering God's difficult message. He avoids both harsh condemnation and cowardly flattery, showing how to speak truth respectfully but without compromise. This 'middle course' is a powerful example of pastoral and prophetic integrity.
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Daniel
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Albert Barnes
On Daniel 4:20–21
18th Century
Theologian
The tree that thou sawest ... - In these two verses, Daniel refers to the leading circumstances respecting the tree as it appeared in the dr…
Charles Ellicott
On Daniel 4:20
19th Century
Bishop
It should be noticed that both in this and in the following verse the description of the tree given in Daniel 4:11-12 is curtailed. It was observed…
John Calvin
On Daniel 4:20–22
16th Century
Theologian
Here we see what I have touched upon: namely, how Daniel acted respectfully toward the king and thus was mindful of his prophetic duty, while he di…
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John Gill
On Daniel 4:20
17th Century
Pastor
The tree which you saw, etc.] In these two verses is related part of the dream, which respects the flourishing estate of …
Matthew Henry
On Daniel 4:19–27
17th Century
Minister
Daniel was struck with amazement and terror at so heavy a judgment coming upon so great a prince, and gives advice with tenderness and respect. It …