642 A. D. 60. ROM. XII. 2, 3. in them; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people. Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you. And will be a Father unto you, and ye shall be my sons and daughters, saith the Lord Almighty, Cor. vi. 14-18. Pure religion, and undefled before God and the Father, is this, To visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction, and to keep himself unspotted from the world, Jam. i. 27. Ye adulterers and adulteresses, know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world, is the enemy of God, iv. 4. That he no longer should live the rest of his time in the flesh to the lusts of men, but to the will of God, 1 Pet. iv. 2. Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises; that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust, 2 Pet. i. 4. For if after they have escaped the pollutions of the world, through the knowledge of the Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, they are again entangled therein and overcome, the latter end is worse with them than the beginning, ii. 20. Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world, 1 John ii. 15, 16. b See on John iii. ver. 6. clause 2. CO taste and see that the LORD is good blessed is the man that trusteth in him, Psal. xxxiv. 8. Proving what is acceptable unto the Lord, Eph. v. 10. d Wherefore the law is holy; and the commandment holy, and just, and good, Rom. vii. 12. The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple: The statutes of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes: The fear of the LORD is clean, enduring for ever: the judgments of the LORD are true and righteous alto A.D. 60. gether, Psal. xix. 7-9. (For the VER. 3. Λέγω γὰρ διὰ τῆς χάριτος τῆς δοθείσης Moi, παντὶ τῷ ὄντι ἐν ὑμῖν, μὴ ὑπερφρονεῖν, παρ' ὃ δεῖ φρονεῖν· ἀλλὰ φρονεῖν εἰς τὸ σωφρονεῖν, ἑκάστῳ ὡς ὁ Θεὸς ἐμές σε μέσω πίστεως. For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, bnot to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith. * Or, to sobriety. a See on chap. i. ver. 5. clause 1. b Well; because of unbelief they were broken off; and thou standest by faith. Be not high-minded, but fear, Rom. xi. 20. Pride goeth before de struction, and an haughty spirit before a fall. Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud, Prov. xvi. 18, 19. It is not good to eat much honey; so for men to search their own glory is not glory, xxv. 27. Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? there is more hope of a fool than of him, xxvi. 12. At the same time came the disciples unto Jesus, saying, Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven? And Jesus called a little child unto him, and set him in the midst of them, And said, Verily I say unto you, except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven. Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven, Matt. xviii. 1-4. For who maketh thee to differ from another? and what hast thou that thou didst not receive? Now if thou didst receive it, why dost thou glory, as if thou hadst not received it? 1 Cor. iv. 7. And lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I should be exalted above measure, 2 Cor. xii. 7. For if a man think himself to be something, when he is nothing, he deceiveth him A. D. 60. ROM. XII. 3-0. A. D. 60. nourishment ministered, and knit together, increaseth with the increase of God, ii. 19. b See on John xvii. ver. 11. clause 6. VER. 6. τὴν δοθεῖσαν ἡμῖν διάφορα, εἴτε προφηΕχοντες δὲ χαρίσματα κατὰ τὴν χάριν. τείαν, κατὰ τὴν ἀναλογίαν τῆς πίστεως· self, Gal. vi. 3. Let nothing be done | body by joints and bands having. through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves. Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others, Phil. ii. 3, 4. Let no man beguile you of your reward, in a voluntary humility and worshipping of angels, intruding into those things which he hath not seen, vainly puffed up, Col. ii. 18. But he giveth more grace : wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble, Jam. iv. 6. Be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble. Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time, 1 Pet. v. 5, 6. VER. 4. Καθάπερ γὰρ ἐν ἑνὶ σώματι μέλη πολλὰ ἔχομεν, τὰ δὲ μέλη πάντα οὐ τὴν αὐτὴν ἔχει πρᾶξιν· a For as we have many members in one body, and all members have not the same office: a See on Matt. xxv. ver. 14. clause 2. VER. 5. Οὕτως οἱ πολλοὶ ἓν σῶμά ἐσμεν ἐν Χριστῷ, ὁ δὲ καθ ̓ εἷς, ἀλλήλων μέλη. b a So we, being many, are one body in Christ, and every one members one of another. For we, being many, are one bread, and one body; for we are all partakers of that one bread, 1 Cor. x. 17. For as the body is one, and hath many members, and all the members of that one body, being many, are one body ; so also is Christ, xii. 12. And, hath put all things under his feet, and gave him to be the head over all things to the church, Which is his body, the fulness of him that filleth all in all, Eph. i. 22, 23. Wherefore putting away lying, speak every man truth with his neighbour: for we are members one of another, iv. 25. For the husband is the head of the wife, even as Christ is the head of the church: and he is the Saviour of the body, v. 23. For his body's sake, which is the church, Col. i. 24. And not holding the Head, from which all the a Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, b whether prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of faith; a See on Matt. xxv. ver. 14. clause 2. b See on 1 Cor. xiv. ver. 1. clause 3. VER. 7. Εἴτε διακονίαν, ἐν τῇ διακονίᾳ· εἴτε ὁ διδάσκων, ἐν τῇ διδασκαλίᾳ· a Or ministry, let us wait on our ministering: bor he that teacheth, on teaching; a And say to Archippus, Take heed to the ministry which thou hast received in the Lord, that thou fulfil it, Col. iv. 17. b Whom we preach, warning every man, and teaching every man in all wisdom; that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus: Whereunto I also labour, striving according to his working, which worketh in me mightily, Col. i. 28, 29. And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient, 2 Tim. ii. 24. Abhar that which is evil; cleave to that which is good. See on Mark ix. ver. 50. clause 3. See on John viii. ver. 31. VER. 10. Τῇ φιλαδελφίᾳ εἰς ἀλλήλους φιλόστοργοι. Τῇ τιμῇ ἀλλήλους προηγούμενοι. a Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; bin honour preferring one another; *Or, in the love of the brethren. * See on Mark ix. ver. 50. clause 3. See on Matt. xx. ver. 26, 27. VER. 11. Τῇ σπουδῇ μὴ ὀκνηροί. Τῷ πνεύματι ζέοντες. Τῷ καιρῷ δουλεύοντες· A. b. 60. vice, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave whither thou goest, Eccl. ix. 10. And I was afraid, and went and hid thy talent in the earth: lo, there thou hast that is thine. His lord answered and said unto him, Thou wicked and slothful servant, thou knewest that I reap where I sowed not, and gather where I have not strawed: Thou oughtest therefore to have put my money to the exchangers, and then at my coming I should haye received mine own with usury. Take therefore the talent from him, and give it unto him which hath ten talents. For unto every one that hath shall be given, and he shall have abundance: but from him that hath not shall be taken away even that which he hath, Matt. xxv. 25—29. Let him that stole steal no more: but ■ Not slothful in business; fervent in rather let him labour, working with spirit; bserving the Lord; a Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise Which having no guide, overseer, or ruler, Provideth her meat in the summer, and gathered her food in the harvest. How long wilt thou sleep, O sluggard? when wilt thou arise out of thy sleep? Yet a little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to sleep; So shall thy poverty come as one that travelleth, and thy want as an armed man, Prov. v. 6-11. The soul of the sluggard desireth, and hath nothing but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat, xiii. 4. He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him that is a great waster, xviii. 9. Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean men, xxii. 29. I went by the field of the slothful, and by the vineyard of the man void of understanding; And lo, it was all grown over with thorns, and nettles had covered the face thereof, and the stone wall thereof was broken down. Then I saw, and considered it well; I looked upon it, and received instruction. Yet a little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to sleep. So shall thy poverty come as one that travelleth; and thy want as an armed man, xxiv. 30-34. Whatsoever thy band findeth to do, do it with thy might for there is no work, nor de his hands the thing which is good, that he may have to give to him that needeth, Eph. iv. 28. And that ye study to be quiet, and to do your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you, 1 Thess. iv. 11. Now we command you, brethren, in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, that ye withdraw yourselves from every brother that walketh disorderly, and not after the tradition which he received of us. For yourselves know how ye ought to follow us: for we behaved not ourselves disorderly among you; Neither did we eat any man's bread for nought; but wrought with labour and travail night and day, that we might not be chargeable to any of you: Not because we have not power, but to make ourselves an ensample unto you to follow us. For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would not work, neither should he eat. For we hear that there are some which walk among you disorderly, working not at all, but are busybodies. Now them that are such we command and exhort by our Lord Jesus Christ, that with quietness they work, and eat their own bread, 2 Thess. iii. 6-12. This man was instructed in the way of the Lord; and being fervent in the spirit, he spake and taught diligently the things of the Lord, knowing only the baptism of John, Acts xviii. 25. Epa phras, who is one of you, a servant of Christ, saluteth you, always labouring fervently for you in prayers, that ye may stand perfect and complete in all the will of God. For 1 bear him record, that he hath a great zeal for you, and them that are in Laodicea, and them in Hierapolis, Col. iv. 12, 13. See on chap. i. ver. 1. clause 2. VER. 13. 645 A. D. 60. toward the ground; And he said, Behold now, my lords, turn in, I pray you, into your servant's house, and tarry all night, and wash your feet, your ways. And they said, Nay; but and ye shall rise up early, and go on we will abide in the street all night. And he pressed upon them greatly; and they turned in unto him, and entered into his house: and he made ed bread, and they did eat, xix. 1-3. them a feast, and did bake unleavenA bishop then must be blameless, the of good behaviour, given to hospitality, husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, apt to teach, 1 Tim. iii. 2. Well reported of for good works; if she have brought up children, if she have lodged strangers, if she have washed the saints' feet, if she have relieved the afflicted, if she have diligently ταῖς χρείαις τῶν ἁγίων κοινωνοῦντες. followed every good work, v. 10. For Τὴν φιλοξενίαν διώκοντες. a bishop must be blameless, as the steward of God; not self-willed, not a Distributing to the necessity of soon angry, not given to wine, no saints; given to hospitality. a See on chap. xv. ver. 25. VER. 14. yers, xai un xarapãode. a Bless them which persecute you: a See on Matt. v. ver. 44. clause 2. striker, not given to filthy lucre; But b And he lift up his eyes, and look-men, sober, just, holy, temperate, Tit. a lover of hospitality, a lover of good ed, and, lo, three men stood by him: i. 7, 8. Let brotherly love continue. and when he saw them, he ran to meet Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: them from the tent-door, and bowed for thereby some have entertained anhimself toward the ground, And said, gels unawares, Heb. xiii. 1, 2. My Lord, if now I have found favour in thy sight, pass not thee, from thy servant: Let a little away, I pray water, I pray you, be fetched, and wash your feet, and rest yourselves under the tree: And I will fetch a morsel of bread, and comfort ye your hearts; after that ye shall pass on: for therefore are ye come to your servant. And they said, So do as thou hast said. And Abraham hastened into the tent unto Sarah, and said, Make ready quickly three measures of fine meal, knead it, and make cakes upon the hearth. And Abraham ran unto the herd, and fetcht a calf tender and good, and gave it unto a young man; and he hasted to dress it. And he took butter and milk, and the calf which he had dressed, and set it before them; and he stood by them under the tree, and they did eat, Gen. xviii. 2-8. And there came two angels to Sodom at even; and Lot sat in the gate of Sodom: and Lot, seeing them, rose up to meet them; and he bowed himself with his face VER. 15. a Rejoice with them that do rejoice, a glad with her, all ye that love her: 646 A. D. 60. ROM. XII 15, 16. her sides, and be dandled upon her b But as for me, when they were | A. D. 60. bowed down heavily, as one that VER. 16. Τὸ αὐτὸ εἰς ἀλλήλους φρονοῦντες. Μὴ τὰ ὑψηλὰ φρονοῦντες, ἀλλὰ τοῖς ταπεινοῖς συναπαγόμενοι. Μὴ γίνεσθε φρόνιμοι παρ' ŝauroîç. a Be of the same mind one toward another. Mind not high things, but *condescend to men of low estate. Be not wise in your own conceits. *Or, be contented with mean things. a Now the God of patience and consolation grant you to be likeminded one toward another, according to Christ Jesus; That ye may with one mind and one mouth glorify God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, Rom. xv. 5, 6. Now I be seech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you: but that ye be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment, 1 Cor. i. 10. Only let your conversation be as it becometh the Gospel of Christ; that, whether I come and see you, or else be absent, I may hear of your affairs, that ye stand fast in one spirit, with one mind, striving together for the faith of the Gospel, Phil. i. 27. Fulfil ye my joy, that ye be like-minded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind, ii. 2. I beseech Euodias, and beseech Syntyche, that they be of the same mind in the Lord, iv. 2. 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