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I. BY PERMISSION.

1. Is still Divine and therefore authoritative.

2. Respects matters of expediency and private application.

II. BY COMMANDMENT.

1. Is absolute.

2. Of immeasurable importance.

3. Universally binding.

(J. Lyth, D. D.)

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KJV: But I speak this by permission, and not of commandment.

WEB: But this I say by way of concession, not of commandment.