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Thus says Yahweh, Keep you justice, and do righteousness; for my salvation is near to come, and my righteousness to be revealed.

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Salvation Motivates Righteousness

Commentators explain that the command to "keep justice" is not a prerequisite to earn salvation. Rather, the fact that God's salvation is "near to come" is the primary motivation for living a holy life. As John Calvin notes, our righteous actions are a grateful response to God's approaching grace, not a means to attract it.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Isaiah 56:1

18th Century

Theologian

Thus says the Lord—That is, in view of the fact that the kingdom of God was to come in the near future. Yahweh states what was necessa…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Isaiah 56:1

19th Century

Bishop

Thus saith the Lord.Isaiah 56:1–8 forms a distinct section and obviously had an historical starting point. …

John Calvin

John Calvin

On Isaiah 56:1

16th Century

Theologian

Thus saith Jehovah. This is a remarkable passage in which the Prophet shows what God demands from us as soon as he extends tokens of his f…

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John Gill

John Gill

On Isaiah 56:1

17th Century

Pastor

Thus says the Lord, keep judgment, and do justice. Observe the word of the Lord, which comes from the God of judgment, is…