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Wesley's Explanatory Notes on Numbers 13:25

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John Wesley (1703–1791) · 18th-century historical commentary
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They returned after forty days - 'Tis a wonder the people had patience to stay forty days, when they were just ready to enter Canaan, under all the assurances of success they could have from the Divine power, proved by a constant series of miracles, that had hitherto attended them. But they distrusted God, and chose to be held in suspence by their own counsels, rather than to rest upon God's promise! How much do we stand in our own light by unbelief? Numbers 13:26
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