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Suffering for God's Sake
Commentators unanimously agree that the suffering described is not due to personal sin, but is a direct result of the psalmist's faithfulness to God. As John Calvin notes, the psalmist's cause is God's cause. This provides great comfort for believers who face opposition or misunderstanding because of their commitment to God's truth.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 69:7
18th Century
Theologian
Because for thy sake I have borne reproach - In your cause; in defense of your truth; because I have professed to be a friend of Go…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 69:7
19th Century
Bishop
Because. —Better, for.
For your sake. —It is plain from Psalm 69:9 that these words can only mean that th…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 69:7
19th Century
Preacher
It was for His Father's sake, that He might bring honor to Jehovah, that He thus suffered reproach. Shame hath covered my face — that face…
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John Calvin
On Psalms 69:7
16th Century
Theologian
For on thy account I have suffered reproach He now expresses more distinctly what he had stated ironically in the fifth verse, where he as…
John Gill
On Psalms 69:7
17th Century
Pastor
Because for your sake I have borne reproach
Being reckoned a sinner, called a deceiver, said to be a Samaritan, and …
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 69:1–12
17th Century
Minister
We should frequently consider the person of the Sufferer spoken of here, and ask why, as well as what He suffered. By meditating on this, we may be…