18And she said, Drink, my lord: and she hasted, and let down her pitcher upon her hand, and gave him drink.
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She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness.
And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins. …
And let it come to pass, that the damsel to whom I shall say, Let down thy pitcher, I pray thee, that I may drink; and she shall say, Drink, and I will give thy camels drink also: let the same be she that thou hast appointed for thy servant Isaac; and thereby shall I know that thou hast shewed kindness unto my master.
Finally, be ye all of one mind, having compassion one of another, love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous:
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Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary on the Bible (1710)
(vv. 10-28)Abraham’s servant now begins to make a figure in this story; and, though he is not named, yet much is here recorded to his honour, and for an example to all servants, who shall be honoured if, by faithfully serving God and their masters, they adorn the doctrine of Christ (compare Prov. 27:18 ; Titus 2:10 ); for there is no respect of persons with God, Col. 3:24 , 25 . A good servant that makes con…
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