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Rejoice you with Jerusalem, and be glad for her, all you who love her: rejoice for joy with her, all you who mourn over her;
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A Test of True Affection
Commentators agree that rejoicing in the church's flourishing is a sign of genuine faith. The verse calls those who love God's people to share in their joy, just as they shared in their sorrow. This sympathetic joy, especially after a period of mourning for the church's struggles, is presented as a key evidence of a believer's love for God.
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Isaiah
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Rejoice you with Jerusalem - The idea presented in this verse is that it is the duty of all who love Zion to sympathize with her jo…
19th Century
Anglican
Rejoice you with Jerusalem ... —The holy city is still thought of as a mother rejoicing in her new-born child; friends an…
16th Century
Protestant
Rejoice you with Jerusalem. He promises that those who formerly were sad and melancholy will have a joyful condition. For Isaiah has in vi…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Rejoice you with Jerusalem, and be glad with her The church; she bringing forth so many spiritual children to Christ…
The prophet turns to those who trembled at God's word, to comfort and encourage them. The Lord will appear, to the joy of the humble believer and t…
13th Century
Catholic
Thus says the Lord. Here he specifies how the sentence will be executed.
First, in particular, concerning the J…
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