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Speaking Truth with Grace
John Calvin highlights Daniel's exemplary approach as a model for ministry. He balances compassion for the king with the bold, unflinching delivery of God's difficult message. This teaches Christians to speak truth without harshness and to show love without compromising what is right, avoiding the extremes of being a bitter zealot or a timid flatterer.
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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…
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…
John Gill
On Daniel 4:21
17th Century
Pastor
(See Gill on Daniel 4:20).
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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 …