Proverbs 8:30 Then I was by him, as one brought up with him: and I was daily his delight, rejoicing always before him; I. CHRIST WAS WITH THE FATHER AT THE BEGINNING. This censures the Arians. II. GOD THE FATHER, AS HE DELIGHTED IN CHRIST AT THE BEGINNING, SO HE DOTH ALWAYS. 1. Because He is His Son. 2. Because He never offended Him. 3. Because He is always ready to please His Father. III. CHRIST REJOICED IN GOD THE FATHER FROM THE BEGINNING, AND DOES SO ALWAYS. Some read, "I rejoice, or sport, always before Him." (Francis Taylor, B. D.) Parallel Verses KJV: Then I was by him, as one brought up with him: and I was daily his delight, rejoicing always before him;WEB: then I was the craftsman by his side. I was a delight day by day, always rejoicing before him, |
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