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His Waiting Proves It's Finished
Commentators like Spurgeon and Ellicott emphasize that Christ is 'expecting' or 'waiting' precisely because His sacrificial work is complete. Unlike the Old Testament priests who repeatedly offered sacrifices, Christ offered one perfect sacrifice and then sat down at God's right hand. His rest is the ultimate proof that His atonement was sufficient and final.
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18th Century
Theologian
From now on expecting. Or, waiting. He waits there until this is accomplished according to the promise made to him that …
Henceforth expecting (το λοιπον εκδεχομενος). "For the rest" or "for the future" (το λοιπον, accusative of extent of time). The ex…
19th Century
Bishop
Expecting.—This word belongs to the contrast just mentioned. He does not minister and offer His sacrifice again, but waits for the…
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19th Century
Preacher
After he had offered one sacrifice for sins forever, sat down on the right hand of God; henceforth expecting until his enemies be made his foot…
His work accomplished, the Lord now “waits” (GK 1683). The author then quotes from Ps 110:1, with slight alterations to fit the grammatical context…
17th Century
Pastor
From henceforth expecting
According to God's promise and declaration to him, (Psalms 110:1) .
Til…
17th Century
Minister
Under the new covenant, or gospel dispensation, full and final pardon can be obtained. This makes a vast difference between the new covenant and th…