Drawing a broader lesson from the lists in this chapter, commentator Matthew Henry warns against abandoning one's identity in God during times of distress or persecution. He suggests that those who are ashamed of their faith when it is difficult will not share in its blessings when it becomes honored. This serves as a call for Christians to have genuine, evidenced faith—being born again as 'spiritual priests'—to truly possess the privileges and comforts of their relationship with God.