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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 6
Modern spelling is a reading aid: the words are the author’s, only the spelling is modernized. Original shows the page as printed, with the transcription marks.
The afflictions of Gods Church are Gods peoples, especially the afflictions 1of Pastors, and Leaders of Gods Army, God singles out some to suffer for the good of others; the good especially of consolation, and salvation, for these two goods.
The afflictions of Gods Church are Gods peoples, especially the afflictions 1of Pastors, and Leaders of Gods Armie, God singles out some to suffer for the good of others; the good especially of consolation, and salvation, for these two goods.
- 1Doct. The afflictions of the Saints for the good of others.
How can this be that the afflictions of Gods people, are for the consolation and salvation of others?
I answer, many ways, as we shall see afterwards more particularly: but only now to make way. Afflictions are for the good and comfort of others, because we have their example in suffering, to train us up how to suffer: Example is a forcible kind of teaching; therefore (saith the Apostle) our afflictions are for you, to lead, and teach you the way how to suffer. Words are not enough, especially in matter of suffering, there must be some example; therefore Christ from Heaven came, not only to redeem us, but to teach us; not only by words but by example, how to do, and suffer willingly, and cheerfully, and stoutly in obedience to God as he did.
I answer, many wayes, as we shall see afterwards more particularly: but onely now to make way. Afflictions are for the good and comfort of others, because we have their example in suffering, to traine us up how to suffer: Example is a forcible kinde of teaching; therefore (saith the Apostle) our afflictions are for you, to lead, and teach you the way how to suffer. Words are not enough, especially in matter of suffering, there must be some example; therefore Christ from Heaven came, not onely to redeem us, but to teach us; not onely by words but by example, how to doe, and suffer willingly, and chearfully, and stoutly in obedience to God as he did.