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Spurgeon - Verse Expositions - Charles H. Spurgeon
Peace be within thy walls, and prosperity within thy palaces. For my brethren and companions’ sakes, I will now say, Peace be within thee. Because of the house of the LORD our God I will seek thy good. Now let us read a short passage out of the Gospel according to Luke. This exposition consisted of readings from Psalms 122 and Luk_18:1-14.
Spurgeon - Verse Expositions - Charles H. Spurgeon
Peace be within thy walls, and prosperity within thy palace. The psalmist bade us pray, and now he himself prays. He who bids others do a thing should be prepared to set the example.
John Gill - Exposition - John Gill
For my brethren and companions' sakes,.... Who were regenerated by the spirit of God; adopted into his family, and children of the same father; stood in the same relation to Christ the firstborn, and members of the same church; and so brethren: partners in the same blessings and promises of the covenant; partakers of the same grace; joined...
Spurgeon - Verse Expositions - Charles H. Spurgeon
For my brethren and companions’ sakes, I will now pray, Peace be within Thee. Let us say it, for the sake of beloved ones in heaven, and dear ones on earth who are on the way thither, “Peace be within thee.”
John Gill - Exposition - John Gill
Because of the house of the Lord our God,.... Not because of his own palace, nor because of his own house and family; nor because of his own personal interest; though all were concerned in the peace of Jerusalem: but chiefly because of the sanctuary of the Lord, as the Targum; because of the worship and service of God in it; because of his great...
Spurgeon - Verse Expositions - Charles H. Spurgeon
Because of the house of the LORD our God I will seek thy good. Not only pray for it, but work for it, give for it, live for it: “I will seek thy good!” God bless to us these two Psalms and put us all in a right state of heart tonight! Amen. This exposition consisted of readings from Psalms 121, 122.