A60194:1149
A learned commentary or exposition
A learned commentary or exposition: upon the first chapter of the second Epistle of S. Paul to the Corinthians Being the substance of many sermons formerly preached at Gray's-Inn, London, by that reverend and judicious divine, Richard Sibbs, D.D. Sometimes Master of Catherine-Hall in Cambridge, and preacher to that honourable society. Published for the public good and benefit of the Church of Christ. By Tho. Manton, B.D. and preacher of the Gospel at Stoke-Newington, near London.A learned commentary or exposition: upon the first chapter of the second Epistle of S. Paul to the Corinthians Being the substance of many sermons formerly preached at Grayes-Inne, London, by that reverend and judicious divine, Richard Sibbs, D.D. Sometimes Master of Catherine-Hall in Cambridge, and preacher to that honourable society. Published for the publick good and benefit of the Church of Christ. By Tho. Manton, B.D. and preacher of the Gospel at Stoake-Newington, near London.
London: printed by J.L. for N.B., 1655
A COMMENTARY upon the first CHAPTER of the second Epistle of S. PAU… › Commentary on verse 11
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And Ministers need the prayers of people to God, as well as any other, or rather more; for as God conveys much good to others by them, so Satan maligns them more then other men: Aim not at small nor great, but at the King of Israel, pick out him: so the Devil aims not at small nor great, but at the Guides of Gods people, at the Leaders of his army. I will smite the Shepherd, and the sheep shall be scattered.
And Ministers need the prayers of people to God, as well as any other, or rather more; for as God conveys much good to others by them, so Satan malignes them more then other men: Aime not at small nor great, but at the King of Israel, pick out him: so the Devill aimes not at small nor great, but at the Guides of Gods people, at the Leaders of his armie. I will smite the Shepherd, and the sheep shall be scattered.
Therefore pray for them, that they may have abilities, that they may have parts and gifts, and that they may have a willing mind, a large 1heart to use them, that they may have success in using them, that they may have strength of the outward man, that they may have protection from unreasonable men; Pray for us, that we may be delivered from unreasonable, and absurd men, 2 Thessalonians 3. Absurd men; for none but absurd men will wrong those that God conveys so much good by, as he doth by the Ministry: it is their lot to be vexed with such men oft-times, and therefore pray for us.
Therefore pray for them, that they may have abilities, that they may have parts and gifts, and that they may have a willing mind, a large 1heart to use them, that they may have successe in using them, that they may have strength of the outward man, that they may have protection from unreasonable men; Pray for us, that we may be delivered from unreasonable, and absurd men,