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A Question of Gratitude
Commentators explain that this question isn't about trying to "pay back" God as if settling a debt. Instead, it's the natural, heartfelt cry of a soul overwhelmed by God's countless benefits. Recognizing our inability to offer an equal return, the question itself becomes an act of worship that leads to a life of thanksgiving.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 116:12
18th Century
Theologian
What shall I render to the Lord for all His benefits toward me?—All His “recompenses”—the same word that in Psalms 116:7 is rendere…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 116:11–12
19th Century
Preacher
I said in my haste, All men are liars. What shall I render unto the LORD for all his benefits toward me?
I expect that we have all,…
John Calvin
On Psalms 116:12
16th Century
Theologian
What shall I render to Jehovah? He now exclaims with devout admiration that the multitude of God’s benefits was so great that he could not…
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John Gill
On Psalms 116:12
17th Century
Pastor
What shall I render to the Lord ?
&c.] He considers the Lord only as the author and giver of his mercies, and has no…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 116:10–19
17th Century
Minister
When troubled, we do best to remain silent, for we are likely to speak rashly. Yet there may be true faith where there are workings of unbelief; bu…