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John Gill's Exposition on Psalms 21:2
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Exposition of the Old and New Testament
John Gill (1697–1771) · 18th-century historical commentary
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Thou hast given him his heart’s desire, etc.] Which the church had prayed for in (<192004>Psalm 20:4); whatever Christ’s heart desired, or his lips requested, has been given him; and hast not withholden the request of his lips. Whatever he asked in the council and covenant of peace was granted; he asked for all the elect, as his spouse and bride; these were the desire of his heart and eyes, and they were given him; he asked for all the blessings of grace for them, and all grace was given to them in him; he asked for glory, for eternal life, and it was promised him; and not only the promise of it was put into his hand, but the thing itself; (see <190208>Psalm 2:8 <550101>2 Timothy 1:1,9) (<620511>1 John 5:11); and (<192004>Psalm 20:4); whatever he requested of his Father, when here on earth, was granted; he always heard him; that memorable prayer of his in (<431701>John 17:1-26) is heard and answered, both in what respects himself, his own glorification, and the conversion, sanctification, union, preservation, and glorification of his people; whatever he now desires and requests in heaven, as the advocate and intercessor for his saints, is ever fulfilled; which is an instance of the great regard Jehovah has unto him, and may be considered as a reason of his joy in him. Selah; on this word, see Gill on “<190302>Psalm 3:2”.
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