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More Than Just Swearing
Commentators explain that "cursing and bitterness" go beyond simple foul language. "Cursing" refers to reproachful speech against God and others, while "bitterness" signifies malicious, cruel, and harsh words. John Calvin notes that this reveals a heart so corrupt that if it's not being deceptively smooth, it's spewing open hostility. These words are an overflow of a corrupt heart.
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Albert Barnes
On Romans 3:14
18th Century
Theologian
Whose mouth (Psalms 10:7): The apostle has not quoted this literally, but has given the sense. David in the psalm is describin…
Charles Ellicott
On Romans 3:14
19th Century
Bishop
Bitterness.—Malignity; from the notion that venom was contained in the gall. (Compare to Acts 8:23.)
Charles Spurgeon
On Romans 3:11–18
19th Century
Preacher
There is none that understandeth, there is none that seeketh after God. They are all gone out of the way, they are together become unprofitable…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Romans 3:14
However, there is another argument waiting to be brought into play to seal the verdict. It is the testimony of Scripture. Writing to those who were…
John Calvin
On Romans 3:14
16th Century
Theologian
Then he says that their mouth is full of cursing and bitterness—a vice of an opposite character to the former. But the meaning is that the…
John Gill
On Romans 3:14
17th Century
Pastor
Whose mouth is full of cursing and bitterness . These words are taken from (Psalms 10:7) , by cursing is mean…
Matthew Henry
On Romans 3:9–18
17th Century
Minister
It is shown here again that all humankind are under the guilt of sin as a burden; and under the government and dominion of sin, enslaved by it to d…