These three men; most eminent for holy and upright walking with God, very dear to God, exceedingly desirous of the welfare of others, powerful in prayer.
Noah, who it is probable prevailed with God to spare the world for some years, and saved his near relations when the flood came;
Daniel, who prevailed for the life of the wise men of Chaldea; and
Job, who daily offered sacrifice for his children, and at last reconciled God to those that had offended. These should not prevail for any one of this wicked generation; it should suffice them that their righteousness sayeth themselves, this contumacious generation of sinners I would not be entreated for.