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Again, when a righteous man does turn from his righteousness, and commit iniquity, and I lay a stumbling block before him, he shall die: because you have not given him warning, he shall die in his sin, and his righteous deeds which he has done shall not be remembered; but his blood will I require at your hand.
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Apparent vs. True Righteousness
Commentators clarify that the "righteous man" who falls away is one with an outward, self-generated righteousness, not someone with true, Spirit-given faith. Scholars like Calvin and Gill argue that this verse describes someone who only appears righteous to others, as true regeneration is permanent. This serves as a warning against spiritual complacency and relying on our own works.
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Ezekiel
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Albert Barnes
On Ezekiel 3:18–21
18th Century
Theologian
This passage anticipates the great moral principle of divine government (Ezekiel 18:0) that each person is individually responsible for…
Charles Ellicott
On Ezekiel 3:20
19th Century
Bishop
When a righteous man doth turn from his righteousness.— Quite independently of any theological question, it is undeniable…
John Calvin
On Ezekiel 3:20
16th Century
Theologian
Here God adds another part of the duty which is required of all Prophets. For they are first sent to bring back into the way those who had been ali…
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John Gill
On Ezekiel 3:20
17th Century
Pastor
Again, when a righteous [man] does turn from his
righteousness
This is to be understo…
Matthew Henry
On Ezekiel 3:12–21
17th Century
Minister
This mission made the holy angels rejoice. All this was to convince Ezekiel that the God who sent him had power to support him in his work. He was …