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Repaying God by Receiving
Commentators like Charles Spurgeon highlight a beautiful paradox in this verse. When the psalmist asks how to repay the Lord, the surprising answer is to 'take the cup of salvation.' The best way we can show gratitude to God is to humbly continue receiving His gifts, acknowledging our total dependence on Him and His endless supply. We render our emptiness to Him so He can fill it.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 116:13
18th Century
Theologian
I will take the cup of salvation – Compare the notes at (Psalms 11:6). The “cup of salvation” means the cup by which his sense…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 116:13
19th Century
Bishop
I will take. —Or, lift up.
Cup of salvation. —The drink offering or oblation wh…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 116:13–14
19th Century
Preacher
I will take the cup of salvation, and call upon the name of the LORD. I will pay my vows unto the LORD now in the presence of all his people.
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John Calvin
On Psalms 116:13
16th Century
Theologian
The cup of salvation. He refers to a custom that was common under the Law. For when they gave solemn thanks to God, a feast was also appoi…
John Gill
On Psalms 116:13
17th Century
Pastor
I will take the cup of salvation
Or "salvations" F14 ; not the eucharistic cup, or the cup in the Lord's …
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…