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and know his will, and approve the things that are excellent, being instructed out of the law,
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Knowledge Isn't Enough
Commentators like John Calvin explain a critical distinction: it's one thing to intellectually approve of what is right, but another to choose and live it out. The Jewish people, instructed by the law, could discern God's will and judge right from wrong. However, Paul's argument reveals that this knowledge often remained a mental exercise, failing to translate into heartfelt obedience. This serves as a timeless warning against hypocrisy.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
And knowest his will. The will or commands of God. This knowledge they obtained from the Scriptures; and of course in this they w…
19th Century
Anglican
His will.—Literally, the will—i.e., "the supreme will."
Approvest the things that ar…
Paul now begins to dialogue with a representative Jew, and his razorsharp irony is superb for its deftness. He first builds up the Jew, citing his …
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16th Century
Protestant
And know his will, and approve things excellent, etc. He now concedes to them the knowledge of the divine will and the approval of things …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And knowest his will Not the secret will or purpose of God; nor his revealed will in the Gospel, for of this they we…
The apostle addresses the Jews and reveals what sins they were guilty of, despite their profession and empty claims.
A believing, humble, th…
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13th Century
Catholic
After showing that the doers of the law are justified even without being hearers, which pertained to the Gentiles, the Apostle now shows …
