Adam Clarke's Bible Commentary Verse 1. Behold, how good and how pleasant ] Unity is, according to this scripture, a good thing and a pleasant; and especially among brethren-members of the same family, of the same Christian community, and of the same nation. And why not among the great family of mankind? On the other hand, disunion is bad and hateful. The former is from heaven; the latter, from hell.
Matthew Henry Commentary
- The excellency of brotherly love.
--We cannot say too much, it were well if enough could be said, to persuade people to live together in peace. It is good for us, for ou honour and comfort; and brings constant delight to those who live in unity. The pleasantness of this is likened to the holy anointing oil This is the fruit of the Spirit, the proof of our union with Christ and adorns his gospel. It is profitable as well as pleasing; it bring blessings numerous as the drops of dew. It cools the scorching heat of men's passions, as the dews cool the air and refresh the earth. I moistens the heart, and makes it fit to receive the good seed of the word, and to make it fruitful. See the proof of the excellency of brotherly love: where brethren dwell together in unity, the Lor commands the blessing. God commands the blessing; man can but beg blessing. Believers that live in love and peace, shall have the God of love and peace with them now, and they shall shortly be with him for ever, in the world of endless love and peace. May all who love the Lor forbear and forgive one another, as God, for Christ's sake, hat forgiven them _________________________________________________
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