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A Glimpse into Christ's Heart
Multiple commentators, including Albert Barnes and John Gill, interpret this verse as a prophetic prayer from Jesus Christ. They see it as a plea from his human nature for the Father's mercy and faithfulness to preserve him through the immense suffering of the cross. It offers a profound glimpse into Christ's reliance on the Father during his greatest trial.
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Psalms
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 40:11
18th Century
Theologian
Withhold not thou thy tender mercies from me, O Lord—Do not restrain or hold back your compassions. Let your mercies—the expressions of yo…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 40:11
19th Century
Preacher
Withhold not thou thy tender mercies from me,
O Lord; let thy lovingkindness and thy truth continually preserve me.
Depe…
John Calvin
On Psalms 40:11
16th Century
Theologian
O thou Jehovah! withhold not thy tender mercies from me. We now see more clearly what I have just referred to: that David speaks of his ow…
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John Gill
On Psalms 40:11
17th Century
Pastor
Withhold not you your tender mercies from me, O Lord
this is a petition of Christ to his Father, when in the midst o…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 40:11–17
17th Century
Minister
The best saints see themselves undone unless continually preserved by the grace of God. But see the frightful view the psalmist had of sin. This ma…