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Justin Edwards' Family Bible NT (1851)

Mark 12:34

Discreetly; like one who had right views of religion.

Not far from the kingdom of God; because he rightly apprehended its spiritual nature, and what the service of God required of him. Some persons are much nearer the kingdom of God than others. Correct views of his character and requirements, with a just estimate of internal rectitude and purity, compared with external observances, tend to prepare the mind for the reception of Christ, and for the devotion of heart and life to his service.

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