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For I testify about them that they have a zeal for God, but not according to knowledge.
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Sincerity Is Not a Substitute for Truth
Commentators universally agree that sincere passion for God is not enough if it's not based on truth. Charles Spurgeon powerfully illustrates this: sincerely believing you are on the right road will not get you to your destination if you are headed the wrong way. The Jews' zeal was commendable, but because it was not directed by the correct knowledge of salvation through Christ, it ultimately led them away from God's righteousness.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
For I bear them record. To bear witness means to be a witness, to give evidence. Paul was well qualified to do this. He had been a Jew of …
A zeal for God (ζηλον θεου). Objective genitive like Php 3:9, "through faith in Christ" (δια πιστεως Χριστου).
But …
19th Century
Anglican
A zeal of God, but not according to knowledge.—It would be difficult to find a more fitting description of the state of t…
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Baptist
For I bear them record that they have a zeal of God, but not according to knowledge.
Zeal is a good thing, but, like the horse with…
The chapter division does not mark a break in the thought, for such key words as “righteousness,” “law,” and “faith” continue to appear, especially…
16th Century
Protestant
For I bear to them a testimony, etc. This was intended to lend credence to his love. There was indeed a just reason why he should regard t…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
For I bear them record, that they have a zeal of God A zeal for God; for the being and unity of God, against the pol…
The Jews built on a false foundation and refused to come to Christ for free salvation by faith, and many people in every age do the same in various…
13th Century
Catholic
1. After showing how the Gentiles have been called to faith by the election of God’s grace, and also how some of the Jews (that is, a minori…
