it was written. it is (or standeth) written. Compare John 6:31; John 6:45; John 8:17; John 10:34; John 12:14. The zeal, &c. Quoted from Psalms 69:9. See the rest of the verse in Romans 15:3, and other parts of the Psa. in John 15:25 (John 2:4); John 19:28 (John 2:21). Romans 11:9; Romans 11:10 (John 2:22). Acts 1:20 (John 2:25). See App-107. of. Genitive of' Relation. App-17. Compare John 3:3.
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John 2:17
17 And his disciples remembered that it was written, The zeal of thine house hath eaten me up.