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Wesley's Explanatory Notes on 2 Kings 5:27

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Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · 18th-century historical commentary
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For ever - That is, for some generations; as that word is often used and as may be thought by comparing this with Exo 20:55. (?) White - Which is the worst kind of leprosy, and noted by physicians to be incurable. Those who get money by any way displeasing to God, make a dear purchase. What was Gehazi profited by his two talents, when he lost his health, if not his soul, forever? Next: 4 Kings (2 Kings) Chapter 6
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