2 Kings 17:33 They feared the LORD, and served their own gods, after the manner of the nations whom they carried away from there. Rev. C. H. Spurgeon in one of his works remarks: "The shops in the square of San Marco were all religiously closed, for the day was a high festival. We were much disappointed, for it was our last day, and we desired to take away with us some souvenirs of lovely Venice; but our regret soon vanished, for on looking at the shop we meant to patronise, we readily discovered signs of traffic within. We stepped to the side door, and found when one or two other customers had been served that we might purchase to our heart's content, saint or no saint. After this fashion too many keep the laws of God to the eye, but violate them in the heart. The shutters are up as if the man no more dealt with sin and Satan: but a brisk commerce is going on behind the scenes. From such deceit may the Spirit of truth preserve us continually." Parallel Verses KJV: They feared the LORD, and served their own gods, after the manner of the nations whom they carried away from thence. |
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