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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Prove all things,.... That are said by the prophets, all the doctrines which they deliver; hear them, though they have…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Quench not the Spirit - This language is taken from the way of putting out a fire, and the sense is, we are not to…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Quench not the Spirit - The Holy Spirit is represented as a fire, because it is his province to enlighten and quicken…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Thessalonians 5:16-22
Here we have divers short exhortations, that will not burden our memories, but will be of great use to direct the…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–19211 Thessalonians 5:19-20
Quench not the Spirit. Despise not prophesyings The R. V. properly reduces to a semi-colon the full stop between these…
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