Gen 32:26, Mat 28:9, Luk 24:28-29, Rev 3:11 | JFB | STEP | 26. I will not let thee go, except thou bless me-- It is evident that Jacob was aware of the character of Him with whom he wrestled; and, believing that His power, though by far superior to human, was yet limited by His promise to do him good, he determined not to lose the golden opportunity of securing a blessing. And nothing gives God greater pleasure than to see the hearts of His people firmly adhering to Him.

‏ Genesis 32:26

26. I will not let thee go, except thou bless me--It is evident that Jacob was aware of the character of Him with whom he wrestled; and, believing that His power, though by far superior to human, was yet limited by His promise to do him good, he determined not to lose the golden opportunity of securing a blessing. And nothing gives God greater pleasure than to see the hearts of His people firmly adhering to Him.

‏ Matthew 28:9

9. And as they went to tell his disciples, behold, Jesus met them, saying, All hail!--the usual salute, but from the lips of Jesus bearing a higher signification.

And they came and held him by the feet--How truly womanly!

‏ Luke 24:28-29

28-31. made as though, &c.--(Compare Mr 6:48; Ge 18:3, 5; 32:24-26).

‏ Revelation of John 3:11

11. Behold--omitted by the three oldest manuscripts and most ancient versions.

I come quickly--the great incentive to persevering faithfulness, and the consolation under present trials.

that ... which thou hast--"The word of my patience," or "endurance" (Re 3:10), which He had just commended them for keeping, and which involved with it the attaining of the kingdom; this they would lose if they yielded to the temptation of exchanging consistency and suffering for compromise and ease.

that no man take thy crown--which otherwise thou wouldst receive: that no tempter cause thee to lose it: not that the tempter would thus secure it for himself (Col 2:18).