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John Gill's Exposition on Luke 14:30

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Exposition of the Old and New Testament
John Gill (1697–1771) · 18th-century historical commentary
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Saying, this man began to build, etc.] He set out well, he promised great things, and made a considerable bluster and stir, as if he would carry things at once to a very high pitch: and was not able to finish; it was all noise and talk, and nothing else: falling off from a profession of religion, exposes men to contempt and scorn; such are not only cast out of churches with disgrace, but are despised by men, by wicked men; and are a reproach, a proverb, and a taunt in all places; and even are mocked by devils too.
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