This is a stronger statement than that in the eighth verse. It is not "we deceive ourselves," but "we make God a liar;" not generally, "the truth is not in us," but very pointedly and particularly, "his word is not in us." The difference is explained by the assurance given in t...
if you will become like us, in that every male among you be circumcised,16then we will give our daughters to you, and we will take your daughters for ourselves, and we will[f]live with you and become one people.17But if you will not listen to us to be circumcised, then we will ...
Barnes' Notes on the Bible Let no man deceive you by any means - That is, respecting the coming of the Lord Jesus. This implies that there were then attempts to deceive, and that it was of great importance for Christians to be on their guard. The result has shown that there is almost...