1 Corinthians 7:24

Abide with God— Beausobre and L'Enfant explain παρα τω Θεω, by, in the sight of God;—"taking care to behave in a religious and prudent manner, as under the divine inspection." (See 2 Corinthians 11:11.Ephesians 2:6.)

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Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Brethren ... - ; see the note at 1 Corinthians 7:20 .
Arno Geneva Study Bible

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Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

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Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

therein . in (Greek. en) this. with . Greek. para . App-104.
Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

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Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

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John Trapp Complete Commentary

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Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

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The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

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Wesley's Explanatory Notes

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²⁴ Brethren, let every man, wherein he is called, therein abide with God.

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Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

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Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

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The Complete Pulpit Commentary

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Wesley's Explanatory Notes

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