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I. THE STRENGTH OF IT.

1. His youth.

2. The force of opportunity.

3. The prospect of advancement which his compliance would secure.

4. The repetition of the temptation (ver. 10).

II. His RESISTANCE OF IT.

1. He pleads the law of honour.

2. He pleads the law of chastity.

3. He pleads the law of piety.

III. HIS VICTORY OVER IT.

1. Obtained by flight.

2. Obtained through loss.

(T. H. Leale.)

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KJV: There is none greater in this house than I; neither hath he kept back any thing from me but thee, because thou art his wife: how then can I do this great wickedness, and sin against God?

WEB: He isn't greater in this house than I, neither has he kept back anything from me but you, because you are his wife. How then can I do this great wickedness, and sin against God?"