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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
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It is a ground of patience and contentment in whatsoever we suffer; not 1to look to the next instrument, but look to the over-ruling cause, that will turn all in the issue to our good. This Joseph comforted his Brethren with, you sent me and of an ill mind too, but God turned it to good. It was no thank to them, yet it was no matter, he comforted them in this, that God turned their malice to his good, and to their good too, for he was sent as a Steward to provide for them.
- 1Ground of patience
And it is one ground why to think more moderately in regard of anger, fierceness against wicked men, it is a ground of pitying of them, for alas poor souls what do they! though they intend it of malice, they are but instruments and shall be over-ruled, to do good contrary to their meaning, as St Paul saith here, Whether I be afflicted it is for your consolation and salvation. ⟨p. 106⟩The worst intents, and designs of the enemies of Religion, was for the consolation and salvation of the Corinthians. It is good to think of this before hand, it is a ground of patience, and not only so, but of comfort, and joy; which is a degree above patience. God over-rules all thus, Therefore we should quietly cast our selves wholly upon him, willing to do and suffer whatsoever he will have us, knowing that he will direct all to the good of the Church, to our comfort and his own glory.
And it is one ground why to think more moderately in regard of anger, fiercenesse against wicked men, it is a ground of pittying of them, for alas poore soules what do they! though they intend it of malice, they are but instruments and shall be over-ruled, to do good contrary to their meaning, as St Paul saith here, Whether I be afflicted it is for your consolation and salvation. ⟨p. 106⟩