And they were both righteous before God, walking in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord blameless.
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Gill's Exposition
And they were both righteous before God,.... Not as the Pharisees, only righteous before men, but in the sight of God, who sees the heart, and whose judgment is according to truth; and therefore were…
Barnes' Notes
Both righteous - Both “just” or holy. This means here more than external conformity to the law. It is an honorable testimonial of their “piety” toward God. Walking in ... - Keeping the commandments.…
Adam Clarke
They were both righteous - Upright and holy in all their outward conduct in civil life.
Before God - Possessing the spirit of the religion they professed; exercising themselves constantly in the…
The two preceding evangelists had agreed to begin the gospel with the baptism of John and his ministry, which commenced about six months before our Saviour's public ministry (and now, things being…
Cambridge Bible
righteous One of the oldest terms of high praise among the Jews (Gen 6:9; Gen 7:1; Gen 18:23-28. See Psa 37:37; Eze 18:5-19, &c.). It is used also of Joseph, Mat 1:19; and is defined in the following…
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