Luke 7:40 And Jesus answering said to him, Simon, I have somewhat to say to you. And he said, Master, say on. The devil s study is to keep this door shut, that Christ may not enter. Like a gaoler, he will sometimes be content to let his prisoner have hands and feet free, provided the prison doors and gates be fast locked and barred. His captives shall sometimes give an alms, or do some other outward work of mercy, come to church to satisfy the law, &c. But he cannot endure the doors should stand open, for fear of an escape. (So Acts 7:57; Psalm 58:45.) Search the Scriptures, and you shall find that none was cured with greater difficulty than he that had a deaf and dumb spirit. (N. Rogers.) Parallel Verses KJV: And Jesus answering said unto him, Simon, I have somewhat to say unto thee. And he saith, Master, say on.WEB: Jesus answered him, "Simon, I have something to tell you." He said, "Teacher, say on." |
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