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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 8, 9
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Again, Where it is said, Insomuch that we despaired of life, as if he had cared much for his life, this seemeth to cross another place, Phil. 1. I 1desire to be dissolved, and to be with Christ, and here he seems to be very careful in a strait, lest he should die.
Again, Where it is said, Insomuch that we despaired of life, as if he had cared much for his life, this seemeth to cross another place, Phil. 1. I 1desire to be dissolved, and to be with Christ, and here he seems to be very carefull in a strait, lest he should die.
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I answer, We must take St. Paul in diverse considerations and respects: As St. Paul hath finished his course, and done his work, so, Henceforth is 1laid up for me the crown of righteousness: so he thinks of nothing but life and glory; he cares not for his life: but take Saint Paul in the midst of his course. and so he had a care to his charge. Take Saint Paul as he looked to glory, so he desired to be dissolved: take him as he was affected to edify the Church, so he laboured to live by all means, and so he saith he despaired of life, as desiring to live to do good to the Church.
I answer, We must take St. Paul in diverse considerations and respects: As St. Paul hath finished his course, and done his work, so, Henceforth is 1laid up for me the crown of righteousness: so he thinks of nothing but life and glory; he cares not for his life: but take Saint Paul in the midst of his course. and so he had a care to his charge. Take Saint Paul as he looked to glory, so he desired to be dissolved: take him as he was affected to edifie the Church, so he laboured to live by all meanes, and so he saith he despaired of life, as desiring to live to do good to the Church.