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A Realistic Faith
Commentators stress that this verse is a sober reminder that a righteous life is not free from hardship. Scholars like Albert Barnes and Charles Spurgeon clarify that faith does not provide an exemption from suffering but rather provides divine support within it. This reality is meant to prepare believers for life's trials, not to suggest they will avoid them.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 34:19
18th Century
Theologian
Many are the afflictions of the righteous - This is not intended to affirm that the afflictions of the righteous are more numerous …
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 34:19
19th Century
Preacher
Many are the afflictions of the righteous:
Do not tell the children that the good are always happy, and that the good escape trial,…
John Calvin
On Psalms 34:19
16th Century
Theologian
Many are the afflictions of the righteous. The Psalmist here anticipates the thought that often arises in the mind: “How can it be that Go…
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John Gill
On Psalms 34:19
17th Century
Pastor
Many [are] the afflictions of the righteous
This may be understood of some one particular righteous person, since th…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 34:11–22
17th Century
Minister
Let young people set out in life by learning the fear of the Lord, if they desire true comfort here and eternal happiness hereafter. Those will be …