Word Studies in the New Testament 1:22). Those who walk in the truth enjoy all the privileges and promises which that truth records. I dare say he remembered Jacob and David, and all the sorrow their children caused them. They did not believe in the humanity of Christ and denied His incarnation. I hear many school teachers speak of it. Those that would have Christ with them at their marriage, must invite him by prayer, and he will come. What does it take for us to obey Him? From the rooftop of his dorm in Chicago, Jerry heard sirens and saw fires burning. Mere profession will not save your soul; your being found mingling among the wise virgins will not secure you an admittance with them into heaven; your talking respectfully of Jesus will avail you nothing; your church membership, your liberality, your spotless morality, your regular attendance on the sanctuary, all, all are in vain, without the justifying righteousness of the God-man upon you. He wrote it to a good Christian lady, whom he knew. It has only thirteen verses. John knew that life is always full of care and trouble, and that the only way to get through life comfortably, is to be a real follower and servant of Jesus Christ. As he ran toward a store that was blazing a few blocks away, a police car pulled up beside him. Since the text and audio content provided by BLB represent a GRANT RICHISON How painful is it to run in vain — to see an object of peculiar solicitude and attention, baffling every effort and disappointing every expectation! First 30-days on us! Our Lord Jesus Christ had often told him of the glorious rewards prepared for those who walk in truth. James Rosscup - This old, conservative Wesleyan Methodist work is good devotionally and aggressive for righteous living. Who by His cross have found their life, —Tindley Days turned into weeks, and weeks into months, and months into years. The Source of Love. Mailing Address. Offering an extended investigation of the Fourth Gospel, MacArthur highlights John's cultural and theological contexts---providing further illumination with Old Testament passages. James Rosscup - He is staunchly evangelical, showing good broad surveys based on diligent study, practical turns, even choice illustrations. 2. You will not look here for any spirituality of thought or tenderness of feeling; you will find the learned Dean does not forget to do full justice to his own views, and is quite able to express himself vigorously against his opponents; but for what it professes to be, it is an exceedingly able and successful work. The reference to the “elect lady and her children” (v. 1) should be understood in a normal, plain sense referring to a particular woman and her children rather than interpreted in a non- literal sense as a church and its membership. Title The epistle’s title is “2 John.” It is the second in a series of 3 epistles that bear the Apostle John’s name. In 1969, after graduating from Talbot Theological Seminary, John came to Grace Community Church. From one of today's top-selling commentary series comes volume two of the Gospel of John. That’s what John writes in his second letter to his congregation, asking them to love one another in obedience to God (2 John 1:5–6). He died for sinners. In anger, Moses struck the rock to get water rather than just speak to it as God had commanded. The Blue Letter Bible ministry and the BLB Institute hold to the historical, Reprinted by permission. Hence, it is called "the truth," "the word of truth," "the word of the truth of the Gospel.". © 1968 by Singspiration, Inc. Obedience is another word for love and loyalty. This is one proof of our love to God (verse 6), for love manifests itself in ready obedience. 2 John 1:4, It appears from verse 1, that this epistle was addressed by John to a pious female and her family. They will say their prayers regularly, when their parents make them—but not otherwise. "Walking" implies activity; it is opposed to indifference and inaction. 2 John; Principle #1; 2 Jn. He who is ignorant of Christ knows nothing; he who knows him knows everything. 12:13; Heb. -------------------- If you examine yourself in the feelings of distance and dislike which you have towards some individual, it is almost certain that you will come on some want of transparency and sincerity in your dealings with him. To do anything that God says ought not to be done, is sin. A practical regard to the precepts of the truth. Experience, so far from loosening our hold of the doctrines of grace, has knit us to them more and more firmly; our grounds and motives for believing are now more strong, more numerous than ever, and we have reason to expect that it will be so till in death we clasp the Saviour in our arms. When they pray, they try to be in earnest, and mean all the words they say. even they that confess not that Jesus Christ cometh in the flesh." Different scholars here contributed on different scripture books, Famous names included are George Rawlinson (Exodus), H. D. M. Spence (I Samuel), E. H. Plumptre (Isaiah, Jeremiah, Lamentations, Acts, 2 Corinthians), W. Sanday (Romans, Galatians), Alfred Plummer (2 Peter, Jude), etc. But what had "mercy" to do with Joseph in prison? To walk, then, after the Spirit is to walk as the Spirit leads, guides, directs, and teaches. New American Standard Bible. 1 John 1:3-4; 1 John 5:13).Avoidance of sin is important even though it is not entirely possible. 1 John 5:11-12. On the other hand, it usually has something to assist the expositor on problems and is a good general set for pastors and serious lay people though it is old. Paying attention each night helps us be more aware each day, more tuned in to what the Spirit might be showing us as we walk through our lives. You will be amazed at how your Teacher, the Holy Spirit, will illuminate your understanding, a spiritual blessing that will grow the more you practice! This life is very short—it will soon be over. They deny all or at least parts of the Christ doctrine mentioned here (see “Four Basic Beliefs” above in the “Understanding First John” section). But I had never thought of it that way. that has opened a fountain which cleanses every stain; that has provided a robe which covers every spot; that "reigns through righteousness unto eternal life" in the soul it has renewed! Their conduct was exemplary. The text says, "I rejoiced greatly." He devotes 400 pages to the Old Testament, 150 to the New Testament. They do things which God says are wicked and wrong, and are not ashamed. It is the keyword. Are your doings right or wrong? Some truths we outgrow and leave behind, for they are but rudiments and lessons for beginners, but we cannot thus deal with Divine truth, for though it is sweet food for babes, it is in the highest sense strong meat for men. Is your heart false or true? My Father will honor the one who serves me!" The apostle, however, conveys an additional but related theme in 2 John: “the biblical guidelines for hospitality.” Not only are Christians to adhere to the fundamentals of the faith, but the gracious hospitality that is commanded of them (Rom. The Gospels The truth that we are sinners is painfully with us to humble and make us watchful; the more blessed truth that whosoever believeth on the Lord Jesus shall be saved, abides with us as our hope and joy. The Greek word translated “walk” can also mean a consistency one exhibits in speech, attitudes, and behavior. --R W DeHaan (Our Daily Bread, Copyright RBC Ministries, Grand Rapids, MI. James Rosscup - This is a helpful old set of 1863 for laypeople and pastors to have because it usually comments at least to some degree on problems. Let me set about it. The deceivers are beckoning you on; but the red light is against you! Pastor John MacArthur | The MacArthur Commentaries. 1 John 2:7; 3:11]; v. 6 [cf. He will comfort you in time of trouble. 4:9). GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select a Beginning Point Please read our short guide how to send a book to Kindle. Children who walk in truth have learned all this, and if you ask them what they put their trust in, they will answer, "Nothing but Christ!" (from "The Word of Truth"), Spurgeon - This is love: that we walk in obedience to his commands.2 John 1:6NIV, Love is the spring of true obedience. Is He so full of grace and truth? John Volumes 1 2 Macarthur New Testament Commentary Set: Macarthur, John F.: Amazon.com.au: Books These misleaders are here said to have denied "Jesus Christ as coming in the flesh"; or (as the Greek could mean) "Jesus as Christ coming in the flesh." The MacArthur New Testament Commentary comes from the experience, insight, and wisdom of one of the most trusted ministry leaders and Bible teachers of our day. Reprinted by permission. 1. The story is told of a king who had a silver bell placed in a high tower of his palace early in his reign. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select an Ending Point I do not at all wonder that he greatly rejoiced. General Epistles ALBERT BARNES 2. Nothing this side of glory will be so lovely in your eyes, or so dear to your heart, as the grace of Jesus. I ask that we love one another. John MacArthur gives verse-by-verse analysis in context and provides points of application for passages, illuminating the biblical text in practical and relevant ways. and want Your kingdom to prosper. 2 On the third day there was a wedding in Cana of Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there; 2 and both Jesus and His disciples were invited to the wedding. The oldest man will tell you, that it seems only a few years ago, that he was a child. (2.) The MacArthur Bible Commentary treats every passage of the Old and New Testaments phrase by phrase, with hundreds of word studies and sidebars throughout. Oh, think how many children in the world have never been invited as you are!—how many boys and girls have never had the chance of being saved that you enjoy—how many, perhaps, would leap for joy, and walk in truth at once, if they were invited. Various authors contributed. Jerry waited till the car pulled away and then kept walking. Rosscup - Morgan was an evangelical master at surveying a book and giving its message within a brief compass. Each letter could fit on a single papyrus sheet (cf. Ask yourselves then, everyone, "Would John, if he knew me at this time, rejoice over me? Hiebert - Prints author's new translation. They cannot take away sin. In 2 John the word commandment is used four times to remind us that we are to walk the path of truth and to love one another (vv.4-6). But I also learned that God in the person of Jesus Christ had paid the price for my sins. John writes home to their mother, and says, "I found them walking in truth.". Bad children, I am sorry to say, are often guilty of this sin. Historical Books As some of his weeping subjects gathered around him, he discovered that he had really been loved by his people all through the years. The reality of the humanity of our Lord in His second advent. Come, then, this night, and begin to walk in truth. (Love to the brethren is the centre-test of Christian practice. No wise man will ever rejoice over bad children. Comment: I appreciate Barclay's unique insights on Greek words, but clearly his teaching about a "second chance" is NOT sound doctrine! Publisher: Moody Publishers. MULTIPLE COMMENTARIES ON 2 JOHN - not listed above. Therefore the inclusion of specific links does not indicate that we agree with every comment. Morgan was a master expositor in the early part of this century. They are not called to universal acceptance of anyone who claims to be a believer. Dear Lord, You know my heart. There must have been some good reasons. A series of popular studies whose strong point is word study. —2 John 1:10, In 1962, John Glenn made history as the first American to orbit the Earth. Verse 1. Our Price: $599.99 Save: $384.01 (39%) Buy Now. Dear children, I am very sorry to tell you, there are many bad boys and girls in the world. Good people find walking in truth so pleasant, that they would like everybody else to walk in truth too. Weekly telecasts and daily radio broadcasts of "Grace to You" are seen and heard by millions worldwide. It is with reference to such that this declaration is made. The Realization of Love. Reprinted by permission. Ask Him to enable you to walk in truth. II. Only trust in Christ, and follow Him—and you will soon say that His way is a way of pleasantness, and a path of peace. I love You Historical Books —Matthew 11:29. I do not wonder that Adam Clarke still stands, notwithstanding his peculiarities, a prince among commentators. III. Sound doctrine must serve as the test of fellowship and the basis of separation between those who profess to be Christians and those who actually are (vv. Grateful for its refreshing, but panting for larger draughts, you coursed the rivulet to the stream, and drank yet deeper of its fullness. In more than four decades of ministry, John has written dozens of bestselling books, including The MacArthur Study Bible, The Gospel According to Jesus, and Slave. They trust rather to their own prayers, or their own repentance, or their own church-going, or their own regular attendance at sacrament, or their own goodness, or something of the kind. and When did I withhold love today? By proceeding, you consent to our cookie usage. The text says, "Walking in the truth, as we have received a commandment," etc. (J Sidlow Baxter's Explore the Book - recommended resource), Henrietta Mears - UNDERSTANDING SECOND JOHN, Second John is a good example of John’s private correspondence to an individual. 2 John. It is not PHILOSOPHIC or SCIENTIFIC truth. Truth must always guide the exercise of love (cf. me to take part and how. It is this which brings John. "We have an unction from the Holy One, and know all things;" all that is essential to his safety and welfare; he is made "wise unto salvation;" he is "wise towards God;" he knows himself; and he knows the Savior of sinners. —Bridges, I am not writing you a new command but one we have had from the beginning. Children who walk in truth are not so. F C Cook Minor Prophets Verse 1. -------------------- 4–6). But what does "walking in truth" mean? "What!" Defends Johannine authorship. From the time of our birth to the time of our death, we are always traveling and moving on. Click chart to enlarge To break any command of God, is sin. But this I cannot be unless I love God. You will find in it the ripened results of a matured scholarship, the harvesting of a judgment, generally highly impartial, always worthy of respect, which has gleaned from the most important fields of Biblical research, both modern and ancient, at home and abroad. International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, McClintock and Strong's Bible Encyclopedia, 2 John 1-18 An Apostolic Pastoral to a Christian Family, 2 John 1:1-3 An Exemplary Christian Greeting, 2 John 1:4 The Rejoicing of the Good in the Exemplification of the Godly Life, 2 John 1:7 The Exhibition and Condemnation of Heretics, 2 John 1:8 A Summons of Self-Guardianship, 2 John 1:9 Man's True Relation to the Doctrine of Christ, 2 John 1:12-13 Communications, Written and Oral. Once let the truth of God obtain an entrance into the human heart and subdue the whole man unto itself, no power human or infernal can dislodge it. E.g., if you want to go to 2 John 3, simply change the URL (this is in the address box at top of the page) and you change "1-1" to "1-3" (https://www.studylight.org/commentary/2-john/1-3.html). We all have to up with people of different views and beliefs, and as Christian believers we are truly to love their souls; but to fellowship co-operatively with them in Christ-dishonouring propagnda of any kind is a betrayal of our love to the Lord who bought us. He knew that even the children of good people sometimes turn out very badly. They are not Christ. The basis of hospitality must be common love of or interest in the truth, and Christians must share their love within the confines of that truth. R. gives "understand" for "known" in verse 1. You little know how happy you make us, when you try to walk in truth. 3:6,14; Titus 3:10). In today’s reading (2 John 1:1–6) John writes: “It has given me great joy to find some of your children walking in the truth, just as the Father commanded us” (v. 4). For one thing, John rejoiced became he was a good man himself. For John, the basics of Christianity are summarized by adherence to the truth (v. 4), love (v. 5), and obedience (v.6). To go to the next verse simply click "2 John 1:2" in the upper right corner. After clicking 'Register', you will receive an email with a link to verify your account and to complete your registration. Have no will of your own, and only try to please Him; and then your life will be pleasant. ISBN 10: 0802410308. Marianne Meye Thompson is the George Eldon Ladd Professor of New Testament at Fuller Theological Seminary. 2 John 8, 9 Copyright 2007, Grace to You. Similarly, the reference to “the children of your elect sister” (v. 13) should be understood as a reference to the nieces and/or nephews of the individual addressed in verse 1, rather than metaphorically to a sister church and its membership. It solemnly behooves, then, each professing member of Christ's church, of every name and denomination, narrowly to scrutinize his motives, deeply to prove his heart, and closely and habitually to examine the foundation on which he is building for eternity. Usernames should only contain letters, numbers, dots, dashes, or underscores. We should in know-ledge go on unto perfection. When, therefore, John saw this lady's children not turning out bad, like others, but walking in the way they should go, he might well feel it was a special mercy. Share this page using one of these tools: Email / username or password was incorrect! Send-to-Kindle or Email . What a delightful thing it is for a parent to see his children consecrating themselves to God! The Old Testament (See full introduction), John MacArthur - Introduction (Click for full introduction). What is He to you? His mind was evidently fascinated by the singularities of learning, and hence his commentary is rather too much of an old curiosity shop, but it is filled with valuable rarities, such as none but a great man could have collected....If you have a copy of Adam Clarke, and exercise discretion in reading it, you will derive immense advantage from it, for frequently by a sort of side-light he brings out the meaning of the text in an astonishingly novel manner. 22:37-40). Language: english. Second and Third John are the shortest epistles in the NT, each containing less than 300 Greek words. But it is sad to see how few men and women care for pleasing God. FIRST MIRACLE, WATER MADE WINE--BRIEF VISIT TO CAPERNAUM. This is a day of great profession—a day of great ingathering into the church—a day when much chaff must necessarily be gathered with the wheat. Grace be with you, mercy, and peace, from God the Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of the Father, in truth and love. Others perhaps are thinking, "Why did John rejoice so greatly?" "It pleased the Father that in Him should all fullness dwell." Life is a journey from the cradle to the grave, and a person's manner of living is, on that account, often called his "walk.". GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select a Beginning Point Log In/Sign Up . If this be true, the "sister" referred to in verse 13 would be Mary. From that day on, I tried to live out the command to love God and my neighbor (Matt. All rights reserved, The Rejoicing of the Good in the Exemplification of the Godly Life, The Exhibition and Condemnation of Heretics, The Prevalence and Danger of Negative Error in Matters of Faith, The Wrought Work of the Divine Spirit Within the Soul, Man's True Relation to the Doctrine of Christ. Twenty wordy lectures by a noted Plymouth Brethren scholar of the past century. See discussion of his orthodoxy especially the article "The Enigmatic William Barclay". During World War II, a fellow soldier said to me, “Herb, you seem to be happy. He told them they would not die if they ate the forbidden fruit—and that was untrue. The focus of 2 John is that the false teachers were conducting an itinerant ministry among John’s congregations, seeking to make converts, and taking advantage of Christian hospitality to advance their cause (vv. Prophets I said I would try to show you some of the reasons why John rejoiced to find this lady's children walking in truth. (Some in the present day church deny that He ever can or will come again in the flesh.) At that time, Jesus cried (John 11:35). Well, He is both Truth and Love, and as both dwells within us and with us. It has been examined, and the verdict of the soul is, "This is the salvation I need! Excerpt:  I have already shown that to walk after a thing, in the language of Scripture, means to pursue it with desire, and to do so habitually. Dear children, there is the first mark of walking in truth. 1. 1. The Gospels DISCLAIMER: Before you "go to the commentaries" go to the Scriptures and study them inductively (Click 3 part overview of how to do Inductive Bible Study) in dependence on your Teacher, the Holy Spirit, Who Jesus promised would guide us into all the truth (John 16:13). 2 John – Walking In the Truth “This epistle is more remarkable for the spirit of Christian love which it breathes than for anything else. And it is one of their chief troubles—that they cannot serve God more heartily than they do. I grew up in a Christian home where I was taught that I was a sinner in need of salvation. False teachers were traveling (verses 7 to 11) among the churches, and John warns this lady against even entertaining them (verses 10 to 11), much less their false doctrines. These are described as "deceivers . Hence the truth, or the Gospel, is summed up in such terms as these: "By this gospel you are saved, if you hold firmly to the word I preached to you. Devotional Illustrations Now this was the character of the children spoken of in the text. It is evangelical and amillennial… Often the explanations of verses are very worthwhile." Ah yes! We may love without being directly conscious of love, or being able to estimate its strength and passion. -------------------- The New International Commentary on the New Testament [NICNT], 18 Vols. It has much that helps, but has been surpassed by many other commentaries since its day." They follow the true way which God shows us in the Bible. John. INTERVARSITY PRESS The Old Testament GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select an Ending Point It is far better to have grace in your hearts, than to have much money in your pockets, or fine clothes on your backs. Just as caring parents delight in the development of the gifts and character of their children, John had a father’s pride in those who walked in love. The particular seducers before John's mind are certain who "confess not that Jesus Christ cometh in the flesh." Street 2. They may be clean and pretty, and have fine clothes, and look well outwardly—but a wise man will only feel sad when he sees them—he will feel they are wrong inwardly. The proof of our love is in our walk: “And this is love, that we walk after his commandments” (2 John 6). Those only who trust entirely to Him, have their sins forgiven, and will go to Heaven. And as a child, I placed my trust in Jesus and committed my life to Him. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart. This is a list of all published works of John F. MacArthur, an evangelical Bible expositor, pastor-teacher of Grace Community Church, and president of The Master's Seminary, in Sun Valley, California. Retail: $984.00. Thousands of dear children have walked in truth already, and found it pleasant. Though terse, it provides something good on almost any passage, phrase by phrase and is to some degree critical in nature. 1 John 2:18, 19, 22, 23; 4:1–3). James Rosscup - The treatments of books within this evangelical set vary in importance. John was not one of those foolish people who do not like much religion, and imagine that it makes people unhappy. What delight can equal that which a parent feels in seeing his children rising up intelligent and amiable, and pious and useful; approved of God, and useful to man! Please login to your account first; Need help? I tell you then, for one thing, that children who walk in truth, know the truth about SIN. What do you know of the broken heart and the contrite spirit? 3. John 2, William Barclay's Daily Study Bible, One of over 110 Bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, as set of 17 volumes on the New Testament, the result of Barclay's dedicated work Wisdom Literature 99 $35.99 $35.99. Yes, even so! The Epistle of 2 John. Charts from Jensen's Survey of the NT - used by permission These are false ways of salvation. State / Province . (F B Meyer). His spirit was bruised and bleeding. We are to walk in the truth, not just admire it. Upgrade to Bible Gateway Plus, and access the New Bible Commentary. Pentateuch Little children, there is the third mark of walking in truth. John 12:26, 3. Hereby we do know that we, truly and savingly, know him — As he is the Advocate, the righteous One, the Propitiation; if we keep his commandments — Particularly those of faith and love. What is sin? Laypeople can find it still valuable today. John also recorded that Jesus needed food (John 4:31). 4: Commenting and Commentaries; Lectures Addressed to the students of the Pastors' College, Metropolitan Tabernacle). Pray and read. You, at least cannot say that you were not invited. Christian Science, Spiritism, Russellism, and other similar movements are unmasked, and shown to be against Christ, and utterly wrong—of the Devil. Because it is beneficial to both the Church and to the world. Yes. In this warning, we find a principle of perpetual application. In addition to more than 150 individual books and monographs, MacArthur has also contributed to more than 30 multi-author works. He has spoiled my pleasant pictures, and dashed my cup with bitter. Some of you, no doubt, have read it in the fifteenth chapter of Luke. 2 John 3 Like that monarch, many lonely souls live out their days without the joy of knowing they are loved and appreciated by others. Look at it. If you want to go to a specific verse here is the URL - https://www.studylight.org/commentary/2-john/1-1.html. Luke 15:7, 10. More dangerous wounds than those of the effort is so general it sad... Let parents not be convinced of the earth for a parent to see Him plucked as newly-discovered... Their hearts have been ' a great deep. begin to walk, then, this night ''! They try to show you—what were the children spoken of in the ways of this grace they. 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