These are murmurers] Privie whisperers, Matthew 20:11.
complainers] Out of discontent and envie, not content with their own condition, and finding fault with other mens, Matthew 20:12. 1 Corinthians 10:10. James 5:9.
walking after their own lusts] After the corrupt motions of the flesh, Romans 8:1. 2 Peter 3:3.
their mouth speaketh] They not onely think so, but utter it aloud, Psal. 73. 9, 11.
great swelling words] Vainglorious words, rising like bubbles in the water.
having in admiration] Looking on them, as on miracles, or high things.
mens persons] Or, faces. Their externall shew of wealth or greatnesse, Proverbs 24:23. Acts 10:34. Galatians 2:6.
because of advantage] They respected not godly wise men, but flattered great men in the world, to raise or enrich themselves, v. 11. and made the profession of pieie a matter of gain, 1 Timothy 6:5.