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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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And not only the promise of his presence, but the promise of support and comfort, and of mitigation. There is a promise in 1. Cor. 110. 13. God is faithful, and will not suffer us to be tempted above our strength. Here faith is exercised, Lord, I am in a great cross now, I am in afflictions, thou hast promised that thou wilt not suffer me to be tempted above that I am able to bear.
And not onely the promise of his presence, but the promise of support and comfort, and of mitigation. There is a promise in 1. Cor. 110. 13. God is faithfull, and will not suffer us to be tempted above our strength. Here faith is exercised, Lord, I am in a great crosse now, I am in afflictions, thou hast promised that thou wilt not suffer me to be tempted above that I am able to bear.
- 12. Of mitigotion.
Now make good this promise of thine, be present, and be present by way of mitigation, either pull down the cross, and make it less: or raise up my strength, and make that greater: for thou hast promised that thou wilt not suffer us to be tempted above our strength.
Now make good this promise of thine, be present, and be present by way of mitigation, either pull down the crosse, and make it lesse: or raise up my strength, and make that greater: for thou hast promised that thou wilt not suffer us to be tempted above our strength.