Colossians 3:19

be... bitter. Greek. pikraino. Only here, Revelation 8:11; Revelation 10:9; Revelation 10:10.

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Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

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Arno Geneva Study Bible

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Wesley's Explanatory Notes

Be not bitter — (Which may be without any appearance of anger) either in word or spirit.

¹⁹ Husbands, love your wives, and be not bitter against them.

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Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Arno Geneva Study Bible

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Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

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Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

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