Though sinless, Jesus was truly human, and the temptation was real. "I am convinced the world is more eager to hear our message than we are to deliver it. Even the disciples decided that following Jesus was too difficult the night He was arrested. The arrogance of the devil to command God! (Devotional), John Phillips -Galilee of the Gentileswas soon ablaze with the light of another world, with the shekinah glory of God now dwelling among them in the person of Jesus Christ. It is to such a one that the words apply, "He will give his angels instructions concerning you, to guard you in all your ways." 6:45; Jn. 14:9; Mk. 12:12; Rev. If so, why dont you demonstrate your sonship and prove the truth of Gods Word by putting Him to a test-a scriptural test? He reached into the Books of Moses, selected Deuteronomy, and quoted three verses using them as the sword of the Spirit to refute Satan. Is to be focused on the Lord, But we should likewise emphasize that they were responding as much as they could, to as much as they understood. Jesus left the city of Nazareth. He has an office and a staff and carries on as if he were governor. As if he had said: I will neither tempt God by presuming on his providence, nor suffer you to tempt me by presumptuous solicitation. Is Satan the master of hell? 20:23; Acts 5:38; Acts 8:22; Acts 14:17; Rom. It is like that line in Robert Frost's famous poem The Road Not Taken, specifically the line "I took the one less traveled by." There is much in the history of it which we cannot explain. "The same Spirit who brought Jesus into the world (Mt 1:20+) and demonstrated Gods approval of Him (Mt 3:16+) now led Him into the wilderness for tempting by Satan." This sounds good but isn't accurate because God's Word is true, irregardless of whether we believe it or not. Reprinted by permission. Because in the context of speaking of being led by the Spirit (Ro 8:14+), in the preceding passage Paul says "if you are living (present tense = as your lifestyle, your habitual practice) according to the (fallen, sinful, godless, God-hating) flesh, you must (OR "WILL") die; but if by the Spirit (WHO PROVIDES THE "WANT TO" [OUR FLESH DOES NOT "WANT TO!"] By some supernatural accommodation the devil showed Jesus the glories of Egypt-its pyramids, temples, libraries, and vast treasures. R. Van Gorder (Our Daily Bread, Copyright RBC Ministries, Grand Rapids, MI. Jesus could not and would not give the appearance of competing with John. 4:27; Eph. Now he suggests what Satan could do for Jesus-in exchange for what Jesus could do for him. 13:39; Matt. This is an important time phrase and should prompt the question what happens from that time? Robertson does add that the devil "misapplies it and makes it mean presumptuous reliance on God. That is a common experience with ministers who step out into the open for Christ. 4:4). (Nu24:17) The fulfillment of Balaam's prophecy awaits Messiah's Second Comingwhen theOne from Jacob, the Messiah, will be Victor over all His foes (see Ps2:9-12; Ps 110:1-2; Rev. So next time you are TEMPTED, remember that it is also a TEST, a "heart check up" from the Great Physicianso to speak! 26:73). When these attempts failed, he switched tactics. (1 John 1:7+). But instead, it hooks us and drags us todestruction. The mission in Whitechapel was the first of what was to become the many stations for the Salvation Army. Hupagohas the notion of withdrawing. Would you like to disgrace the name of your God? Rather, it comes on with the enticement, This will be fun! Nelson's NKJV Study Bible - In quoting the protective promise of Ps. QUESTION -What does it mean to truly follow Christ? 41 He found first his own brother Simon and said to him, We have found the Messiah (which translated means Christ). ILLUSTRATION -Anatoli Shcharansky,a dissident Soviet Jew, kissed his wife goodbye as she left Russia for freedom in Israel. But at the temptation of Christ Satan's claims were proven to be false, and he was exposed as a temporary usurper. 2 Samuel (Baker Exposition of the Gospel According to Matthew), C H Spurgeon comments on Psalm 91:11 -You remember how the devil misapplied this text to Christ. All rights reserved), It's wise to flee when tempted Repentance means that the man who was in love with sin comes to hate sin because of its exceeding sinfulness. I know the grudging and murmuring complaints of the flesh" (See What is the flesh? Dt 8:3;6:13;6:16). To the contrary, He showed us how we too can deflect and defeat temptation whether from an internal source (our fallen flesh) orexternal sources (theworld, thedevil). Jesus replied by calling Herod "that fox" and insisted that He would travel to Jerusalem only because it was necessary for Him to die there, not to flee Herod. Yet knowing how way leads on to way, 2:11). Every Word means just that - the Old Testamentand the New Testament(contrary to some who say the Old is no longer useful and relevant! We see this period described by John from aboutJohn 1:19throughJohn 4:44,45. 12:45; Matt. The Dictionary of Biblical Imageryhas a helpful summary ofdarknessin Scripture -Darknesshas no existence by itself, being definable simply as an absence of light. Reprinted by permission. On a certain day, the game warden showed up at the mans door, identified himself, and asked to go fishing with him. Believers are not rivals. 15:16; Rom. John 4:1-3tells us why Jesus left Judea and went to Galilee. '", Then (5119)(tote)is anexpression of timewhich means "At that time.". But in more subtle ways, all of us are tempted to assume that an unusual opportunity carries with it divine approval. But most important, when we "yield not" to temptation, we please God. SeeWhat does it mean to have a wilderness experience? If reading this booklet has caused you to neglect the Word of God, please throw this booklet in the wastebasket! John Phillips gives us a good summary of the "Year of Obscurity" -Much had happened since He had gone south to be baptized in the Jordan by John the Baptist. You are free to opt out any time or opt in for other cookies to get a better experience. 9:11; Lk. Reed. Over and over again, my drivers education instructor said these two words: Drive ahead. This was his way of telling me to focus on the horizon, not just on my immediate surroundings. Gods Word is like that altimeter. What does it mean that Satan is the accuser? He finally reveals his supreme purpose: to induce Jesus Christ to worship him. 4:11; Matt. In this case the deception does not lie in misapplying to Jesus what really does not apply to him. Observingthencan be very useful in following the course of events in a chapter or paragraph, especially ineschatological(prophetic) passages - e.g., in Nebuchadnezzar's dream there are several occurrences of "then" (in the NAS) -Da 2:35,Da 2:39,Da 2:40,Da 2:46,Da 2:48-commentary. John It exploded with a mighty roar and stunned fish by the dozens floated to the surface. 25:11 = Later the other virgins also came; Matt. This time Satan also used the Word of God. 16:28; Jn. But a fine type of manhood was developed among the peasant farmers of the twoGalilees which, according to Josephus (BJ, III, iii, 2), were "always able to make a strong resistance on all occasions of war; for the Galileans are inured to war from their infancy nor hath the country ever been destitute of men of courage." Paul could say, even as a believer after his conversion: "I find then the principle that evil is present in me, the one who wants to do good." 18:28; Lk. The Christians live a block over. James 1:27). It is a physical and spiritual reality as well as an apt symbol for some of the profoundest human experiences. GNT , . 27:26; Matt. | GotQuestions.org, What does it mean to count the cost (Luke 14:28)? It was a terrible struggle because he gave in so easily to the temptation to buy goodies from the ice-cream man whenever the brightly colored van came through the neighborhood. He currently serves now as the senior pastor of Calvary Chapel Santa Barbara. Victory over temptation comes from being constantly prepared for it, which, in turn, comes from constantly relying on the Lord (Ed: I.e, the enabling power of the Spirit = "God is working in" us- see Php 2:13NLT+). 47:10. Its in times like these that we feel like giving uplike we cant go on. Matthew 4:1-11 In Ex 34:28 which is often compared to Jesus' 40 days in the wilderness Moses "he was there with the LORD forty days and forty nights; he did not eat bread or drink water." Through all of this he hoped to convince Jesus that mankind wasn't worth dying for. ; Matt. In sum,peirazmeans "tempt" ("negative sense") in some passages likeMt 16:1,19:3,22:18,35;Mk 8:11,10:2,12:15;Lk 11:16,20:33;Jn 8:6; Jas 1:13,14+. Click to enable/disable essential site cookies. Never invite temptationit always accepts. (Robertson), William Barclay- There is the word repent. Here He paid tribute as an inhabitant; and here He resorted and retired when He was tired. (Trapp), Settled(resided) (2730)(katoikeofromkataintensifiesverboikeo= dwell, reside in) means literally to settle down in a place so to take up residence or even permanent abode. Believers have much to learn from others. Instead of inheriting the world, He would have lost the world. 16:22; 2 Sam. Jesus is saying, here is a principle to live byandI will live by it! Gods word is given to be lived. And He saidto them, "Follow Me"- Note that this was not the first time Jesus had given the command "Follow Me," for months earlier John records He spoke the same words to Philip (John 1:43+), although there He did not say "I will make you fishers of men. 9:9; Matt. C HSpurgeon, To be tempted by the devil- Tempted is aorist tense in this passage which speaks of a point in time. He said, "The Spirit gives life; the flesh counts for nothing" (John 6:63). John Phillips adds some "color" to the description of Galilee -In Jesus' day nine cities bordered the lake and a busy life went on all around it. How dowe know? Because these cookies are strictly necessary to deliver the website, refusing them will have impact how our site functions. 9:60; Lk. Note that blocking some types of cookies may impact your experience on our websites and the services we are able to offer. More than that, He is eager to share that victory with His own people when they are tempted. Job Hebrews 12:2+tells us to fix our eyes on Jesus. Take a long look at the Son of God who struggled 40 days being tempted in the wilderness and won the victory over the devil. Second, he will try to get us to presume on Gods care and forgiveness by willingly putting ourselves in the way of danger-whether physical, economic, moral, spiritual, or any other. 1:8; 2 Tim. 13:36; Jn. Paul declared "I did not shrink from declaring to you anything that was profitable, and teaching you publicly and from house to house, solemnly testifying to both Jews and Greeks of repentance toward God and faith in our Lord Jesus Christ." To the north were the mountains of Lebanon, dominated by majestic Hermon, the summit of which is never free from snow. Palmer. (Jesus: Centerpiece of Scripture). (Living Insights), Followed(190)(akoloutheofroma= expresses union with, likeness +keleuthos= a road, way) means to walk the same road (Ponder that simple definition dear believer - Am I willing to walk the same road as Jesus? Remember, your heavenly Father knows the limits of your ability to stand up under life's pressures. Moses had been tempted by thisglorybut he refused it (read why), By faith (note from the following description that faith is not passive, but is active, dynamic - it results in/produces godly actions)Moses, when he had grown up,refused to be called the son of Pharaohs daughter, choosing rather to endure ill-treatment with the people of God than to enjoy thepassingpleasures of sin, considering the reproach of Christ greater riches thanthe treasures of Egypt;for he was looking to the reward. Due to security reasons we are not able to show or modify cookies from other domains. But if we want to be godly people, we must learn to resist the temptations that come at us from the world, the flesh, and the devil. We provide you with a list of stored cookies on your computer in our domain so you can check what we stored. 14:13; Mk. (Amen! The number forty in the Bible is used for times of testing, times of probation, and times of preparation. When John was put in prison and Jesus came forth preaching serve as a date to fix the approximate time that Jesus began to minister in Galilee. 6:42; Lk. Jesus continues the call to repentance made by John in Mark 1:4+. Though too weak for extended conversation, she quoted two versesIsaiah 41:10 and John 10:29not simply to con-sole us, but to reinforce her own faith. Ahead of Him loomed the cross. Matthew 4:24 The news about Him spread throughout all Syria; and they brought to Him all who were ill, those suffering with various diseases and pains, demoniacs, epileptics, paralytics; and He healed them. It is really that simple, but it is simply profound! 7:16 - "They will hunger no longer". Notice the use of the past tensebecause the the prophecy was so certain to come to pass. 4:4; Matt. And both that morning equally lay 21:20; Jn. 6:11; 1 Tim. This verb is used in a great prayer (excellent one to pray for one another), Now the God of peace, who brought up from the dead the great Shepherd of the sheep through the blood of the eternal covenant, even Jesus our Lord, 21 equip (katartizo) you in every good thing to do His will, working in us that which is pleasing in His sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be the glory forever and ever. (Ro 2:4+) What is it that "leads you to repentance?" You tell them how you feel and Ill go with you. So off they went to the first home. He was fully Man and as such He was in a sense demonstrating for usthe truth in Hebrews where the writer asks "Are they (ANGELS) not allministering(leitourgikos) spirits, sent out to render service (diakonia) for the sake of those who will inherit salvation?" By proceeding, you consent to our cookie usage. To take with one in order to carry away (eg, Jesus' reference to the Rapture inJohn 14:3below where the taking also conveys a sense close fellowship and agreement associated with the receiving to Himself). There is an important principle here - we should always lay God's Word besides Satan's subtle seductions -The best way to show a stick is crooked is not to argue about it or spend time denouncing it, but to lay a straight stick alongside it. Satan is a counterfeiter. The Greek word for "mending" is the same word which appears in Ephesians 4, where Paul says of pastor/teachers that they are to "equip" (or mend) the saints to do the work of the ministry (Ephesians 4:12+ - ED: USES RELATED NOUN - katartismos= Make someone completely adequate andin context describes complete"furnishing" of a believer so that he or she might be made ready to fulfill their purpose - cf Eph 2:10+). Click to enable/disable _gat_* - Google Analytics Cookie. Mark it down -- a man led by the Spirit is not likely to be led (better "misled") by the devil! Large crowds followed (akoloutheo)Him from Galilee and the Decapolis and Jerusalem and Judea and from beyond the Jordan (refers to east of Jordan)- Note the verb followed (akoloutheo), the same verb used in Mt 4:22. They cannot be fulfilled by one's own strength, but only by a beggar's reliance on God's power (Guzik's Notes on Matthew 5), Just and holy is Thy name, (A T Robertson), Devil(1228)(diabolosfromdi= through, between +ballo= to cast, throw) means afalse accuser,slanderer(one who utters false charges or misrepresentations which defame and damage anothers reputation),backbiting(malicious comment about one not present), one given to malicious gossip or acalumniator(one who utters maliciously false statements, charges, or imputations about, this term imputes malice to the speaker and falsity to the assertions) Thus diabolos is applied to men ("malicious gossips" = 2 Ti 3:3, Titus 2:3, 1 Ti 3:11) all of whom do the work of the chief slanderer Satan! He was quite right in the application; but he was quite wrong in thequotation, for he left out the words in all thy ways. God will help us in our ways if we keep in His ways. 1:12; Phil. 26:13; Mk. Sometimes friends or associates will present attractive and convincing reasons why you should try something that you believe is wrong. Lamentations Then walk in the light of His Word (1 Jn 1::6-7+). 10:28; Mk. "Judas has this term applied to him (John 6:70) as it is to men (2 Ti3:3; Titus 2:3) and women (she devils, 1 Tim. DID YOU GO TO BED ANGRY AT YOUR SPOUSE LAST NIGHT? He (His Word) is our Lamp wherever we walk (cf Ps 119:105), always walking with us, His Spirit within us enabling us to obey the command to continually "Walk (present imperative)by the Spirit." (Isaiah 42:6-7). (Ibid), Lenski on forty -The fact that the hunger was not felt for just forty days, no more and no less, cannot be considered accidental. He started a mission Sunday School that in time grew to over 100 attenders. Secondly, that he might be tried by temptation and undergo an apprenticeship before he undertook an office so arduous and so exalted. (Ibid), Lenski differs commenting that "This long fast should not be regarded as a preparation for the coming temptation. They will bear you up in their hands, that you do not strike your foot against a stone.". 12:14, THOUGHT - Grapho is in theperfect tensewhich indicates that God's Word was written down at a point in time and stands written! NLT Jesus called out to them, "Come, follow me, and I will show you how to fish for people!". )(ED: WE DISCOVERED THAT IN FEEDING THE STARVING JEWS IN HEINOUS GERMAN CONCENTRATION CAMPS!) As I went out I said to myself, Oh, God, let me die rather than lose the blessing I have received tonight. The next evening I went to the depot to say good-bye to that teacher. They preached in the taverns, the jails, and in the open air. Because He had spent the time in communion with His Father, even in His weakest physical moments He did not allow Satan to gain any foothold." This only can my fears control, As a commercial used to say "Don't leave home without it" (referring to a credit card)! When (NOT IF) trials come into the believer's life, they call for a decision. Luke says this display of kingdom glory occurred in a moment (stigme) of time which supports this as being an actual supernatural vision, for it could not be done otherwise in a moment (stigme) of time. Romans 4 The great gospel doctrine of justification by faith without the works of the law was so very contrary to the notions the Jews had learnt from those that sat in Moses' chair, that it would hardly go down with them; and therefore the apostle insists very largely upon it, and labours much in the confirmation and illustration of it. He withdrew into Galilee- So we learn theWHENandWHYJesus came into Galilee, both clearly in God's timetable. While the devil is a powerful and intelligent being, he is not omnipotent, omniscient, nor omnipresent. They see their want, bewail their guilt, and thirst after a Redeemer. What a sobering thought that Satan knows Scripture and knows how to use it for his own purposes! Willful swan dives test the LORDdiving into a marital relationship that does not have the approval of Gods Word (Ed: Most of us know individuals where this brought about disastrous results and usually ended in divorce! 4:15). THAT WILL BE GLORY! Luke tells us that the kingdoms of the world are Satan's domain and God has handed them over to him to do with as he wishes. Jesus, however, makes no correction, does not point to the omitted line but accepts the quotation as being substantially correct. Betempted(3985)(peirazofrom the nounpeira= test frompero= perforate, pierce through to test durability of things) is a morally neutral word simply meaning to test. What are the keys to resisting temptation? Jesus gave another: Answer temptation with truth from Gods Word. For 3,650 days he had resisted every ploy known to man around Grand Lake Stream, Maineuntil August 1989. True, I had never done such a thing in my life as to pray God to convert a young lady then and there. He who is an encourager of holiness cannot be a pattern of sin. It was a skilful thrust and would also be accepted by the populace as proof that Jesus was the Messiah if they should see him sailing down as if from heaven. All rights reserved), Ask the Savior to help you, While they clearly had to make a decision of their will (akoloutheois in the active voice = decision of one's will, volitional choice) to pay this price, the Spirit of God was undoubtedly giving them the desire and the power to follow through in following Jesus. God is faithful, who with the temptation will also make the way of escape (1 Corinthians 10:13+). Just turn your head a little at questionable practices. The final temptation listed here (Mt 4:8, 9), which deals with ambition, is countered by Deut. And Matthew says this passage from Isaiah began to be fulfilled in the public ministry of Jesus the Messiah in and around Capernaum, at the heart of the Galilean region. I have a question: How can Jesus work through us without destroying our personality?" He showed great Athens, magnificent Corinth, and of course wondrous Jerusalem, the royal city of David, and more-all the kingdoms of the world, and their glory. They needed a Helper. But now the Apostle has really come explicitly to the doctrine of sanctification. Mark 1:13+ And He was in the wilderness forty days being tempted by Satan; and He was with the wild beasts, and the angels were ministering to Him. But if, instead of fleeing away into unbelief and despair, we would only draw near to God in His Word, we should soon discover that the cloud was full of angels of mercy.. He should order our starts and our stops! ", So when trials and temptations press down on you, take courage. Their dominion over the powers of darkness makes them cry, "Lord, even the devils are subject unto us through thy word. 12:13; Matt. Many successful farms took advantage of the good soil. This is the first stage of starvation and the pains signal that the body has used up its reserves and is beginning to draw on the living tissue. Thus this is the verb Matthew used to describe "Judas Iscariot, the one who betrayed (paradidomi) Him." (Luke:4:1 -13 Triple Assault), John MacArthur introduces the Temptation of Jesus writing "Since the Fall in the Garden of Eden, temptation has been a constant, unrelenting part of human life. He always works like thathe hits you when youre down. This would not have been evidence of Jesus trusting but testing the promise in Psalm 91:11-12 This would have been presumptuously "testing" His Father which is something He refused to do. Real repentance means that a man has come, not only to be sorry for the consequences of his sin, but to hate sin itself. In both Gospels repent is in thepresent imperative, a command calling for a lifestyle of repentance, a command that while requiring a decision of one's will, ultimately can only be obeyed as one is enabled byHoly Spirit to obey(Yes, I realize God's sovereignty and free will is a mystery, one we will not fully understand in this life, but hopefully in the next!) Luke 5:1-11 gives a fuller account of the calling of the first disciples. The first move finds the family fleeing Bethlehem and Herod's furor and arriving in Egypt. She responded by inviting him to come to her apartment for the night rather than going to his hotel. Otherwise you will be prompted again when opening a new browser window or new a tab. 11:26;Rom. In either event His call was an effectual call. (Bible Exposition Commentary-Luke). Yet, as he grew close to death, this saint of God admitted his own personal battle with the sin nature he inherited from Adam (Romans 5:12+). This begs the question "Are you filled?" Anachoreis used several times in Matthew to describe a strategic withdrawal in the face of danger (Mt 2:1214, 22; 4:12; 12:15; 14:13; 15:21) but Jesus going to Galilee was not out of fear of Herod, for Jesus feared no man! Evil is not just an impersonal force. And be one traveler, long I stood Then (see note on toteabove)When? Following the lines of least resistance makes men and rivers crooked. 11:10; Matt. It says in effect "Listen up, all ye who would be wise in the ways of Jehovah!". Related Resources (In Light of the fact that our Adversary knows Scripture and will use it to trip us up! Notice the order of His mission - teaching, proclaiming, healing. 25:44; Mk. (Baker NTC - Matthew), John MacArthur -John was a bridge between the Old Testament and the New, and that bridge had now almost completed its service. Lenski on the other hand writes "An idea of partial fasting, living without ordinary food due to wandering in the desert, is wholly shut out by Luke 4:2: he did eat nothing in those days.. When that temptation rears its seductive head, do what Jesus did: rely on the Word of God (Ed: And the enabling power of the Spirit of God), and stand fast in your commitment to worship God, and God alone, above all else. You may read in some commentaries that this period was referred to as THE YEAR OF OBSCURITY(See study by S Lewis Johnson - The Messiah's Year of Obscurity). The best way to escape temptation is to run to God. 14:50; Mk. Instant gratification! Click to enable/disable _ga - Google Analytics Cookie. See Ephesians 4:4. Why wait for heavenly reward, when you can have what you want now? When we set our hearts on money, prestige, popularity, power, or selfish happiness, we are doing exactly what Satan wanted Jesus to do-put self first and God last. ", 1 Corinthians 10:9Nor let ustrythe Lord, as some of them did, and were destroyed by the serpents (Nu21:4-9,5"The people spoke against God and Moses"). 17:3; Lk. Reformation Study Bible - Satan quotes Scripture, but he uses Ps. Satan was suggesting that Jesus use the resources of His sonship to violate the responsibility of His Sonship. In the Old Testament, one of Gods names isJehovah Jireh: The LORD Will Provideour Providerand He always lives up to His name. 26:24; Matt. To descend from as the Lord Jesus rose up from the tribe of Judah. Fribergsays it literally means to "perceive afterward, with the implication of being too late to avoid consequences." 21:1; Matt. It would be well for all believers, if they would remember this. (Lk 24:26+). Its not fun to do something that makes you feel like a failure 90% of the time. (Mentor Commentary - Matthew). In the meanwhile live by faith on his words. A Christian belongs to Christ and is daily being transformed into the likeness of Christ (2 Corinthians 3:18). 25:35; Matt. THE LAND OF ZEBULUN -Zebulun was the sixth son of Jacob and Leah; the name means dwelling (cf. THOUGHT - While Scripture is clear that God Himself does not tempt us, He does sovereignly allow temptation (from theworld, thefleshor thedevil, cf Job 1:7-17). And Joseph, who ran from the arms of Potiphars wife (Ge39). Matthew 4:13 and leaving Nazareth, He came and settled in Capernaum, which is by the sea, in the region of Zebulun and Naphtali. So the god of this world is very deft at juggling and misusing the Word of God! (1) We must eat Gods Word as if our life depended on it. Go(present imperative) (5217)(hupagofromhupo= under or denoting secrecy +ago= to go) means literally to lead under or to bring under and is used in this sense only once in the only use in the Septuagint/Lxx inEx 14:21(to translate "swept back" - caused to recede). of those who are (peirazo in present tense) tempted. Hence, in both of these Gospels the words "in all your ways" are left out. 19:28; Matt. Then John tells us what happened when Jesus traveled north to Galilee through Samaria, and met a Samaritan woman at a well. Of course by spending uninterrupted time in His living and active Word (Hebrews 4:12+) and speaking with Him in prayer. Reprinted by permission. While not everyone agrees, this prophecy in Malachi seems (to me) to clearly refer to the Sun (Son) of Righteousness, the Lord Jesus Christ. Every temptation is an opportunity to trust God. When I want to do good, evil is right there. I wonder if that has been your experience. 1:5; Eccl. This is the picture that Paul gives us, and it is a sad warning that many a Christian will SUFFER loss. 14:13; Matt. This description of light and darkness reminds me of Jesus' words to Paul (at the inception of his call) regarding his ministry to the Gentiles in which He declares. 22:22; Matt. Shine upon this heart of mine; 19:27; Matt. I did not come to bring peace, but a sword. The Light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not comprehend it." (Exploring Matthew), "Nevertheless, there will be no more gloom for those who were in distress.
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