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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown on Luke 18:28

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Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · 19th-century historical commentary
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Lo, &c.--in the simplicity of his heart (as is evident from the reply), conscious that the required surrender had been made, and generously taking in his brethren with him--"we"; not in the spirit of the young ruler. "All these have I kept," left all--"The workmen's little is as much his "all" as the prince's much" [BENGEL]. In Matthew (Mat 19:27) he adds, "What shall we have therefore?" How shall it fare with us?
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