Job 1:9 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Bible Comments

Doth Job serve God for naught? That is, sincerely and freely, and out of pure love and respect to thee? No: it is policy, not piety, that makes him good: he doth not serve thee, but serves himself of thee; and is a mere mercenary creature, serving thee for his own ends.

Job 1:9

9 Then Satan answered the LORD, and said, Doth Job fear God for nought?