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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown on Romans 12:17

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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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Recompense--"Recompensing," &c.--(See on Rom 12:14). Provide--"Providing" things honest--"honorable" in the sight of all men--The idea (which is from Pro 3:4) is the care which Christians should take so to demean themselves as to command the respect of all men.
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