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Suffering for Faith, Not Sin
Commentators emphasize that the suffering described is not a punishment for sin, but a direct result of faithfulness to God. The phrase "for thy sake" is central. The people see themselves as martyrs, persecuted because they worship the one true God, and are treated as innocent "sheep for the slaughter" rather than as guilty parties.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 44:22
18th Century
Theologian
Yea, for thy sake are we killed all the day long - This means we are continually or constantly subjected to these calamities. It is…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 44:22
19th Century
Bishop
For your sake. —For St. Paul’s quotation of this verse (Romans 8:36), see Note, New Testament Commentary.
John Calvin
On Psalms 44:22
16th Century
Theologian
Surely for your sake we are killed all the day. Here the faithful urge another reason why God should show mercy to them: namely, that they…
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John Gill
On Psalms 44:22
17th Century
Pastor
Yea, for your sake are we killed all the day long
These words are cited by the Apostle Paul in ([Reference Romans 8:…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 44:17–26
17th Century
Minister
In afflictions, we must not seek relief by any sinful compliance, but should continually meditate on the truth, purity, and knowledge of our heart-…