Ecclesiastes 4:16
“There is no end of all the people, even of all that have been before them: they also that come after shall not rejoice in him. Surely this also is vanity and vexation of spirit.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
There is no end of all the people, even of all that have been before them,.... Before the present generation, the living…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870Ecclesiastes 4:13-16
These verses set forth the vanity of earthly prosperity even on a throne. Opinion as to their application is chiefly…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Ecclesiastes 4:13-16
Solomon was himself a king, and therefore may be allowed to speak more freely than another concerning the vanity of…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
There is no end of all the people The words continue the picture of the crowds who follow the young king.
even of all…
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