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What it Means to 'Fear God'
Commentators clarify that the 'fear' God desires is not terror or dread of a cruel master. Instead, it is a reverential awe and respect, like that of a loving child for a virtuous father. It's a fear of dishonoring God or grieving Him, born out of love and recognition of His goodness and holiness. This reverential fear is the disposition that receives His mercy.
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Albert Barnes
On Luke 1:50
18th Century
Theologian
His mercy. Favour shown to the miserable and the guilty.
Is on them. Is shown or manifested to them.
That fear …
AT Robertson
On Luke 1:50
Fear (φοβουμενοις). Dative of the present middle participle. Here it is reverential fear as in Ac 10:2; Colossians 3:22…
Charles Ellicott
On Luke 1:50
19th Century
Bishop
His mercy is on them that fear him.—The words, as read by those for whom St. Luke wrote, would seem almost to foreshadow …
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Charles Spurgeon
On Luke 1:48–55
19th Century
Preacher
For he hath regarded the low estate of his handmaiden: for, behold, from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed. For he that is might…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Luke 1:50
Mary is in awe of the “Mighty One” whose great power has been exercised in her life. God’s “name” is, according to the common ancient meaning, his …
John Gill
On Luke 1:50
17th Century
Pastor
And his mercy is on them that fear him
Not with slavish fear of hell and damnation, but with reverence and godly fea…
Matthew Henry
On Luke 1:39–56
17th Century
Minister
It is very good for those who have the work of grace begun in their souls to share with one another. On Mary's arrival, Elisabeth was conscious of …