We meet with this word but once, as I remember, in the whole Bible, namely (Acts 17:18) But it may not be improper, though but once met with in the word of God, to observe upon it that it refers to a Sect which in every age hath been numerous and decided enemies to the truths of God. The Sect took their name from a Greek word, signifying a Porch; because it is said that Zeno, a Philosopher of these ages of darkness, taught his pupils in a porch, in the city of Athens. Indifferency to all feeling, human pride, in the strength of human reason, being sufficient to bear a man up against all the trials and afflictions of life. These were among the distinguishing doctrines of the Stoicks. How utterly contradictory to the word of God, and to the experience of all mankind. From such false doctrines and mistaken pride of the unhumbled heart, may the Lord deliver all his people!