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Expect Opposition to Good Work
Commentators observe that opposition is an inevitable consequence of doing God's work. Charles Spurgeon notes, "There never was a good work yet that some did not oppose." Sanballat's intense anger was a direct and predictable reaction to the progress the Jews were making in rebuilding the wall.
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Nehemiah
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Charles Ellicott
On Nehemiah 4:1
19th Century
Bishop
Mocked the Jews. — The mockery comes afterwards. Here, as often in Nehemiah, a general statement is made which is afterwards expan…
Charles Spurgeon
On Nehemiah 4:1
19th Century
Preacher
It was necessary to rebuild the wall of Jerusalem, which had been lying in ruins. They proceeded pretty briskly, for everyone had a mind to work. T…
John Gill
On Nehemiah 4:1
17th Century
Pastor
But it came to pass, that when Sanballat heard that we
builded the wall
Or were build…
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Matthew Henry
On Nehemiah 4:1–6
17th Century
Minister
Many a good work has been viewed with contempt by proud and haughty scorners. Those who disagree on almost everything will unite in persecution.