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Nevertheless he saved them for his name`s sake, That he might make his mighty power known.
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God's Glory is His Motive
All commentators unanimously agree that God's primary motive for salvation is found within Himself, not in human merit. He saves 'for his name's sake'—to uphold His honor, demonstrate His character, and fulfill His covenant promises. As Albert Barnes notes, this is the highest reason that can be given for why God saves sinners.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Nevertheless, he saved them for his name’s sake - For the promotion of his own honor and glory; that it might be seen that he is po…
19th Century
Baptist
Nevertheless he saved them for his name's sake, –
Oh, is not that a grand word? Well might Jehovah say, Not for your sakes do I…
16th Century
Protestant
And saved them: The prophet here teaches what anyone could easily learn from the preceding sentence, that the Israelites were saved, not b…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Nevertheless, he saved them for his name's sake Not for any worth or worthiness in them; not for their righteousness…
Here begins a confession of sin; for we must acknowledge that the Lord has done right, and we have done wickedly. We are encouraged to hope that, t…
