Commentaries are fine as long as they are kept in their place. The problem with "study" Bibles is that they are not. The average (and even the above-average) Christian is far too willing to let someone else "chew their meat" for them. When the notes are on the same page, laziness takes over and no prayer and meditation happens. Once the notes have been read, then the influence already has the upper hand to the Spirit's leading.
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