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Love God by Serving His People
Several commentators, including Spurgeon and Calvin, explain that since our good deeds cannot benefit the all-sufficient God, our love for Him finds its practical expression in serving His people. This verse shows that our 'goodness' is directed toward the saints on earth as a way to honor the God in heaven.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 16:2
18th Century
Theologian
O my soul, thou hast said unto the Lord - The words “O my soul” are not in the original. A literal rendering of the passage would b…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 16:2
19th Century
Bishop
You have said. —The text of this passage is extremely corrupt. This is apparent from:
- The actual exist…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 16:2–3
19th Century
Preacher
O my soul, you have said to the LORD, You are my Lord: my goodness does not extend to You; but to the saints who are in the earth, and to the e…
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John Calvin
On Psalms 16:2
16th Century
Theologian
Thou shalt say unto Jehovah. David begins by stating that he can bestow nothing on God, not only because God needs nothing, but also becau…
John Gill
On Psalms 16:2
17th Century
Pastor
[O my soul], you have said unto the Lord
Some take these to be the words of David speaking to the church, who had ow…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 16:1–11
17th Century
Minister
David flees to God's protection with cheerful, believing confidence. Those who have avowed that the Lord is their Lord should often remind themselv…