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Then said these men, We shall not find any occasion against this Daniel, except we find it against him concerning the law of his God.
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A Reputation of Integrity
Commentators unanimously see the plot against Daniel as the highest possible compliment to his character. His enemies, after intense scrutiny, concluded they could find no fault in his professional or personal life. Their only recourse was to weaponize his unwavering, predictable devotion to God. Scholars note this is a powerful model for believers: to live with such integrity that our faithfulness to God is the only "accusation" that can be brought against us.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
We will not find any occasion ... - We will not find any pretext or any cause by which he may be humbled and degraded. They were satisfied w…
19th Century
Anglican
This conspiracy was evidently the result of jealousy on the part of the other officers at the advancement of Daniel.
Baptist
Forasmuch as he was faithful, neither was there any error or fault found in him. Then said these men, We shall not find any occasion against th…
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16th Century
Protestant
The Prophet now recounts, as I have said, the origin of a temptation which might naturally dishearten the chosen people as well as his own spirits.…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Then said these men
To one another: we shall not find any occasion against this Daniel ;…
We note, to the glory of God, that although Daniel was now very old, yet he was still capable in his responsibilities and had remained faithful to …
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