18 And with these sayings scarce restrained they the people, that they had not done sacrifice unto them.



Ver. 18. Scarce restrained they the people] See Act_14:13. Man’s nature is marvellously prone to idolatry, and the devil helps after; for he is åéäùëï÷áñçò , saith Synesius; for he knows that creature worship is devil worship, Psa_106:37; Rev_9:20.