_Having therefore these promises_ Of blessings so unspeakably great
and precious, encouraged by them, and in order to our obtaining their
complete accomplishment; _let us_ By the exercise of a lively faith in
them, and in God's word in general, by fervent prayer for the
purifying influences of the D... [ Continue Reading ]
_Receive us_ With that affection which is due to the faithful servants
of Christ, and to those who have been instruments in your conversion
and edification; for, whatever may have been insinuated by ill-
designing persons to the contrary; _we have wronged_ Or _injured; no
man_ In his person. _We hav... [ Continue Reading ]
_For when we were come into Macedonia_ From Ephesus, not finding
Titus; _our flesh_ That is, we ourselves; _had no rest_ Fearing he had
not been well received by you; _but we were troubled on every side_
Εν παντι, _in every place_, or _thing; without_ From the
unbelieving Jews and Gentiles; _were fi... [ Continue Reading ]
_For though I made you sorry_ Caused you much distress and pain of
mind by the letter I formerly wrote; _I do not_ now _repent_ Of
writing it; _although I did repent_ After it was sent away, fearing it
might irritate some of you, and produce some ill effect. Or the
meaning is, I felt a tender sorrow... [ Continue Reading ]
_Wherefore, though I wrote_ so severely _to you_ It was not only or
chiefly for the sake of the incestuous person, or his father; but to
show my care over you; _in the sight of God_ Who hath committed you to
me to be instructed and directed. _Therefore we were comforted in your
comfort_ In hearing y... [ Continue Reading ]