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This will we do, if God permits.
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Growth Depends on God
Commentators widely agree that the phrase "if God permit" is not a casual remark but a profound statement of faith. It highlights our complete dependence on God for any spiritual progress. The author recognizes that moving on to maturity in faith is only possible with God's enabling grace, His Spirit, and His sovereign will.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
And this will we do. We will make these advances towards a higher state of knowledge and piety. Paul had confidence that they would do it …
If God permit (εανπερ επιτρεπη ο θεος). Condition of the third class with εανπερ (note περ indeed). See [Reference 1 Corinthians 1…
19th Century
Anglican
And this will we do, if God permit.—There may be some with whom it will be impossible for him thus to press on to maturity of teaching and…
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Baptist
We must keep on going forward; there is no such thing in the Christian life as standing still, and we dare not turn back.
This verse expresses not only a resolute determination to go ahead on these lines but also a recognition that it is only with the help of God that …
16th Century
Protestant
This will we do, etc. A dreadful denunciation follows. But the Apostle delivered this strong warning so that the Jews would not indulge th…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And this will we do, if God permit. That is, leave the rites and ceremonies of the law, which were the rudiments, or firs…
Every part of the truth and will of God should be set before all who profess the gospel, and be urged on their hearts and consciences. We should no…
13th Century
Catholic
Having mentioned the priesthood of Christ according to the order of Melchizedek and scolded the slowness of those to whom he was writing, the Apost…
