19I create the fruit of the lips; Peace, peace to him that is far off, and to him that is near, saith the LORD; and I will heal him.
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For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the Lord our God shall call.
By him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of our lips giving thanks to his name.
And for me, that utterance may be given unto me, that I may open my mouth boldly, to make known the mystery of the gospel,
The word which God sent unto the children of Israel, preaching peace by Jesus Christ:(he is Lord of all:)
Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.
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Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary on the Bible (1710)
(vv. 17-21)The body of the people of Israel, in this account of God’s dealings with them, is spoken of as a particular person ( Isa. 57:17 , 18 ), but divided into two sorts, differently dealt with—some who were sons of peace, to whom peace is spoken (Isa. 57:19), and others who were not, who have nothing to do with peace, Isa. 57:20 , 21 . Observe here, I. The just rebukes which that people were brought und…
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