He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much: and he that is unjust in the least is unjust also in much.
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Gill's Exposition
He that is faithful in that which is least,.... In quantity and quality, especially the latter; in that which is of little value and worth, at least when compared with other things:
is faithful also…
Barnes' Notes
He that is faithful ... - This is a maxim which will almost universally hold true. A man that shows fidelity in small matters will also in large; and he that will cheat and defraud in little things…
Adam Clarke
He that is faithful in that which is least, etc. - He who has the genuine principles of fidelity in him will make a point of conscience of carefully attending to even the smallest things; and it is by…
We mistake if we imagine that the design of Christ's doctrine and holy religion was either to amuse us with notions of divine mysteries or to entertain us with notions of divine mercies. No, the…
Cambridge Bible
faithful in that which is least Comp. Luk 19:17. The most which we can have in this world is -least" compared to the smallest gift of heaven.
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