The present chapter is a beautiful illustration of the lively interest which the apostle took, not in churches alone, but also in their individual members; and as naturally growing out of this, of the extent and accuracy of his knowledge concerning them. For, in writing to a church which he had neve... [ Continue Reading ]
IN THE LORD, AS BECOMETH SAINTS; as a Christian, and in a Christian manner. A SUCCORER; a helper and benefactor.... [ Continue Reading ]
HELPERS IN CHRIST; assistants in spreading the gospel. Acts 18:2-3; Acts 18:18; Acts 18:26; 1 CORINTHIANS 16:19; 2 TIMOTHY 4:19.... [ Continue Reading ]
LAID DOWN THEIR OWN NECKS; exposed their lives to great danger to save mine. Those who, from love to Christ, assist faithful ministers in their work, confer great benefits not only on them, but on the church and the world. Christians who enjoy their labors will gratefully acknowledge such benefits,... [ Continue Reading ]
THE CHURCH-IN THEIR HOUSE; the Christians who worship there. EPENETUS; he may have been a member of the family of Stephanas. 1 Corinthians 16:15.... [ Continue Reading ]
MY KINSMEN; natural relatives. FELLOW - PRISONERS; who had been imprisoned with him on account of their religion. 2 Corinthians 11:23. OF NOTE; persons of distinction. IN CHRIST; Christians. True religion does not destroy or lessen natural affection, but elevates and purifies it, and makes it the... [ Continue Reading ]
HELPER IN CHRIST; Christian helper in promoting religion.... [ Continue Reading ]
IN CHRIST; as a Christian.... [ Continue Reading ]
HIS MOTHER; literally. AND MINE; figuratively, by affectionate care and assistance.... [ Continue Reading ]
WITH A HOLY KISS; the common sign and pledge of Christian love in those days. Christian affection is always the same in its nature, but the modes of expressing it differ at different periods and in different nations. Those modes should be observed which are commonly esteemed suitable, and which are... [ Continue Reading ]
MARK; carefully notice. DIVISIONS AND OFFENCES; dissensions and occasions of strife. AVOID THEM; give them no countenance or encouragement.... [ Continue Reading ]
SERVE NOT OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST; they do not seek his honor, but their own selfish ends. THE SIMPLE; the unsuspecting and unwary.... [ Continue Reading ]
YOUR OBEDIENCE IS COME ABROAD; the report of your obedient disposition and conduct. WISE-AND SIMPLE; ready and skillful to do good, but unpractised in and opposed to doing evil. In doing good, Christians should have that wisdom and skill which result from practice, experience, and habit; but they s... [ Continue Reading ]
GOD OF PEACE; the divine author, promoter, and lover of peace. BRUISE SATAN UNDER YOUR FEET; give you the victory over him and his adherents; a victory begun in this world, but consummated in the glory of heaven.... [ Continue Reading ]
MY WORK - FELLOW; companion in labor.... [ Continue Reading ]
WHO WROTE THIS EPISTLE; Paul dictated and Tertius wrote it from his lips.... [ Continue Reading ]
MY HOST; the person at whose house Paul staid. THE CHAMBERLAIN; treasurer of Corinth, the city from which Paul wrote this epistle.... [ Continue Reading ]
THE GRACE OF-CHRIST; his spiritual favors.... [ Continue Reading ]
MY GOSPEL; the gospel of Christ which Paul preached. THE MYSTERY; the truths of the gospel, made known obscurely in the Old Testament to the Jews, were now, by the command of God, clearly revealed to Gentiles as well as Jews.... [ Continue Reading ]
MADE KNOWN TO ALL NATIONS FOR THE OBEDIENCE OF FAITH; in order to lead them to exercise faith in Christ and be saved.... [ Continue Reading ]
TO GOD ONLY WISE; the author of all true wisdom, especially that wonderful display of it made in the gospel. As God is the author of all good, and all our mercies come through Christ, we should be disposed, for all the blessings we receive, especially for the gospel and the hope of heaven, to render... [ Continue Reading ]