e Gr., of the might of his power. p Who is gone into heaven, and is on the right angels and au made subject un q We, being main Christ, and every one mem r Ve. 5. 8... given you all trespasses. Col. 2, 13. Or, unbelief. Ch. 5, 6. (mar.) also were some disobedient, de & Blotting out the ordinances that handwriting of was against us, which was contrary to us, and took it out of the way, nailing it Col. 2, 14. e Ro. 6, 6; and 8, Col. 1, 20. L 3. Or, in himself. am the door: by me, if any man enter in, be shall be saved. and shall go in! and out, & find pasture. Juo. 10, 9, 9. As lively stones are built up a spiritual house, an holy to his power to us-ward who believe, according to the working of his mighty power, 20 which he wrought in Christ, when he raised him from the dead, and set him at his own right hand in the heavenly places, 21 far above all hand of God; principality, and power, and might, and dominion, and every name that is thorities and named, not only in this world, but also in that which is to come: 22 and powers being hath put all things under his feet, and gave him to be the head over all things to his cross, to him. 1 Pe.3,22. to the church, 23 which is his body, the fulness of him that filleth all in all. ny, are one body 2 And you hath he quickened," who were dead in trespasses and sins; 2 wherein in time past ye walked according to the course of this world, bers one of an- according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that now worketh other. Ro. 12, 5. in the children of disobedience: among whom also we" all had our conver-I Having for-sation in times past in the lusts of our flesh, fulfilling the desires of the flesh and of the mind; and were by nature the children of wrath, even as others. But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us, 5even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with We ourselves Christ," ("by grace ye are saved;) and hath raised us up together, and times foolish, made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus: 7that in the ages ceived, serving to come he might shew the exceeding riches of his grace in his kindness divers lusts and toward us through Christ Jesus. 8 For by grace are ye saved through faith; priesthood, pleasures, living in malice and and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: not of works, lest any envy, hateful, man should boast. 10 For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unand hating one another. Tit.3,3. to good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them. Gr, the wills. 11 Wherefore remember, that ye being in time past Gentiles in the flesh, who are called Uncircumcision by that which is called the Circumcision in the flesh made by hands; 12 that at that time ye were without Christ, being aliens from the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers from the covenants of promise, having no hope, and without God in the world: 13 but now in Christ Jesus ye who sometimes were far off are made nigh by the blood of 14 For he is our peace, who hath made both one, and hath broken down the middle wall of partition between us,d 15 having abolished in his flesh the enmity, even the law of commandments contained in ordinances; to our works, but for to make in himself of twain one new man, so making peace; 16 and that own purpose and he might reconcile both unto God in one body by the cross, having slain grace, which was the enmity thereby : 17 and came and preached peace to you which were Christ Jesus be- afar off, and to them that were nigh. 18 For through him we both have began. 2 Ti. 1, access by one Spirit unto the Father. 19 Now therefore ye are no more strangers and foreigners, but fellow citizens with the saints, and of the household of God; 20 and are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, sometime alien- Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone;9 21 in whom all the build * 1 Pe. 4, 3. y Ro. 5, 6, 8, 10; and 6, 4, 5, 8. Col. 2, 12, 13. n Or, by whose grace. z Being justified freely by his grace, throngh the redemption & of union be Gentile, 11- that is in Christ Christ. Jesus. Ro. 3, 24. a...Not according ated and enemies in works, yet now ciled in the body of his flesh thro' death. Col. 1, 21, 22. your ing fitly framed together groweth unto an holy temple in the Lord : 22 in Ch. 1, 4—10; mind by wicked whom ye also are builded together for an habitation of God through the Spirit. hath he recon- 3 For this cause I Paul, the prisoner of Jesus Christ for you Gentiles, if ages and from ye have heard of the dispensation of the grace of God which is given me to you-ward: how that by revelation he made known unto me A That all men the mystery; (as I wrote "afore" in few words, whereby, when not of this fold; become right ye read, ye may understand my knowledge in the mystery of through Christ) which in other ages was not made known unto the sons bring, and they Christ alone, a of men," as it is now revealed unto his holy apostles and provoice; and there den now pro- phets by the Spirit; "that the Gentiles should be fellowheirs, shall be one fold, claimed, 1-21. and one shepand of the same body, and partakers of his promise in Christ by Jno. 10, the Gospel : 7 whereof I was made a minister," according to the gift of the 5 ing of Abraham might come on the Gentiles through Jesus Christ......Ga. 3, 4...Called me by veal his Son in me, that I might his grace to re preach him a mong the hea then....Ga. 1, 16. r....In these last days spoken unto us by his Son. ...He. i, 2. gels desire to 1, 11, 12. .....A new and which he hath consecrated (or, through the veil, his flesh. : living way, new made) for us 10, 20. He. the equal admis sion of Jews and 4 Gentiles) the 4 I ny, are one body in Christ, and every one members one of another. Ro. 12. 5. 1 Co. 12, 4, 11. c...Gifts differing grace that is given to us...... Ro. 12, 6. Ps. 68, 18. of captives. No man has ascended up to that came down from heaven, even the Son of man, which is in heaven. Jno. v Or, fulfil. 1 Co. 12, 28. grace of God given unto me by the effectual working of his power. Unto We, being mame, who am less than the least of all saints, is this grace given, that I should preach among the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ ; 9and to make all men see what is the fellowship" of the mystery, which from the beginning of the world hath been hid in God, who created all things by Jesus Christ: 10 to the intent that now unto the principalities and powers in heavenly places might be known by the church the manifold wisdom of according to the God, according to the eternal purpose which he purposed in Christ Jesus 8... The sufferings our Lord: 12in whom we have boldness and access with confidence by the of Christ & the faith of him." 13 Wherefore I desire that ye faint not at my tribulations for glory that should follow......which you, which is your glory." 14 For this cause I bow my knees unto the d things the an- Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, 15 of whom the whole family in heaven and look into. 1 Pe. earth is named, 16 that he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man ; 17 that Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and heaven, but he grounded in love, 18 may be able to comprehend with all saints what is the breadth, and length, and depth, and height; 19 and to know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge, that ye might be filled with all the fulness of God. 20 Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask 3, 13. or think, according to the power that worketh in us, 21 unto him be glory in u (For preaching the church by Christ Jesus, throughout all ages, world without end. Amen." THEREFORE, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called, 2 with all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love; c. 21, 8. 2 Ti. Sendeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling; one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all." But unto every one of us is given And so all Isgrace according to the measure of the gift of Christ. Wherefore he saith, "WHEN HE ASCENDED UP ON HIGH, HE LED "CAPTIVITY CAPTIVE, AND GAVE GIFTS UNTO MEN." 9(Now that he ascended, what is it but that he also descended first into the lower parts of the earth ? 10 He that descended is the same also that ascended up far above all heavens, that he might "fill all deed things.) 11 And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; 12 for the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ : 13 till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ : 14 that we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive; 15 but speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things which is the head, even Christ : 16 from whom the whole body fitly joined together and compacted by that which every joint supplieth, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, maketh increase of the body unto the edifying of itself in love. Jews caught me in the temple, and went about to kill me. Ac. B 26, 21. Ve. 1. Since they are thus united in Ch. 6, 19, 20. Christ, Chris live in harmo v Rooted & built tians should up in him, and ny, 1-16. stablished in the faith, as ye have been taught, abounding therein with thanksgiving. Col. 2, 7. ...... which Charity, is the ness. Col. 3, 14. bond of perfect y Ro. 16, 25, 26. Jude 24. 17 This I say, therefore, and testify in the Lord, that ye henceforth in their imaginwalk not as other Gentiles walk, in the vanity of their mind,' 18 having the understanding darkened, being alienated from the life of God through the ignorance that is in them, because of ness. Col. 1, 11. the "blindness of their heart: 19 who being past feeling have given themselves unto all patience In purity, 17 and longsuffer--24. ing with joyful 1, 21. Or, hardness. m Ro. 1, 24. with the cumcision made without hands in putting off the c For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven over unto lasciviousness, to work all uncleanness with greediness." 20 Buty Or, unbelief. n ... Circumcised have not so learned Christ; 21if so be that ye have heard him, and have ye cirbeen taught by him, as the truth is in Jesus: 22 that ye put off concerning against all unthe former conversation the old man, which is corrupt according to the deceitful lusts ;" 23 and be renewed in the spirit of your mind ; 24 and that ye put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness. 25 Wherefore putting away lying, speak every man truth with his neighbour for we are members one of another.? B 26"BE YE ANGRY, body of the sins of the flesh...... Col. 2, 11. o...That like as Christwas raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life. Ro. 6, 4. p Or, holiness of truth. p And let none of you imagine evil in your hearts against his neighbour; and ing, 25-30. godliness & unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness. Ro. 1, 18. d... Ye turned to God from idols, to serve the livand true God. 1 Th. 1, 9. e Ga. 5, 22. ...Transformed In truth and AND SIN NOT:" let not the sun go down upon your wrath: love no false Kindness, 31, oath...Zec. 8, 17. q Ps. 4, 4. 32. works of dark that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should r...... Resist the 5 Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children ;* 2 and walk in love, be reproved (or, devil, & he will flee from you. Ja. 4, 7. s...Do your own business, and... s Or, to distribute. as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering discovered). and a sacrifice to God for a sweet smelling savour." 3 But fornication, and all uncleanness, or covetousness, let it not be once named among you," as becometh saints; neither filthiness, nor portment, 1- foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not convenient: but rather giving of thanks. 5 For this ye know, that no whoremonger, nor unclean person, nor covetous man, who is an idolater, hath any inherOr, to edify pro-itance in the kingdom of Christ and of God. Let no man deceive you with vain words: for because of these things cometh the wrath of God upon the children of "disobedience." Be not ye therefore partakers with them. 8 For ye were sometimes darkness, but now are ye light in the Lord: walk as children of light: 9(for the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness and righteousness and truth;) 10 proving what is acceptable unto the Lord. 11 And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove them. 12 For it is a shame even to speak of those things which are done of them in secret. 13 But all things that are reproved are made manifest by the light for whatsoever doth make manifest is light. 14 Wherefore the saith,i "AWAKE THOU THAT SLEEPEST, AND ARISE FROM THE DEAD, AND CHRIST SHALL GIVE THEE LIGHT." 15 See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, 16 redeeming the time, because the days are evil.* 17 Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord' That ye may be the children of is. 18 And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess;" but be filled with your Father which is in hea- the Spirit; 19 speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual ven....Mat. 5, 45. songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord;" y...That he might In the prace 20 giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father particular re- in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ; 21 submitting yourselves 22-vi. 9. one to another in the fear of God.P 22 Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as unto the Lord. 23 For the husband Ga. 5, 19. Col. is the head of the wife, even as Christ is the head of the church :" and he is the saviour of the body. 24 Therefore as the church is subject unto Christ, so let the wives be to their own husbands in every thing. 25 Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it; For if ye for give men their trespasses, your heavenly Father you. Mat. 6, 14. will also forgive o Col. 3, 17. 1 Th. 5, 18. He. 13, 15. | p...All of you be subject one be clothed with humility...1 Pe. to another, and 5, 5. ... The washing and renewing of of regeneration, the Holy Ghost. Tit. 3, 5. u Thou art all t 26 that he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the Word, 27 that he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing;" but that it should be holy and with out blemish. 28 So ought men to love their wives as their own bodies." He fair, my love; that loveth his wife loveth himself. 29 For no man ever yet hated his own there is no spot flesh; but nourisheth and cherisheth it, even as the Lord the church : 30 for we are members of his body, of his flesh, and of his bones.* 316 FOR THIS v......Dwell with CAUSE SHALL A MAN LEAVE His father AND MOTHER, AND SHALL BE JOINED them, according UNTO HIS WIFE, AND THEY TWO SHALL BE ONE FLESH." 32 This is a great giving honour mystery: but I speak concerning Christ and the church. 33 Nevertheless unto the wife as let every one of you in particular so love his wife even as himself; and the wife see that she reverence her husband. in thee. Ca. 4, 7. to knowledge, unto the weaker vessel. 1 Pe. 3, 7. Ye are the body of Christ, and members in particular. 1 Co. 12, 27. y Ge. 2, 24. Mat. 19, 5. 1 Co. 6, 16. 2...In all things. 6 Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right. 2" HONOUR come all. 3 THAT IT MAY BE WELL WITH THEE, AND THOU MAYEST LIVE LONG ON THE & Or, having over- i He put on right eousness as a breastplate, and an helmet of salvation on his head: and he put on the garments of ven geance for clothing, & was clad 5 Servants, be obedient to them that are your masters according to the flesh, with fear and trembling, in singleness of your heart, as unto Christ: not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but as the servants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart; 7with good will doing service, as to the Lord, and not to men: 8knowing that whatsoever good thing any man dounto the Lord. eth, the same shall he receive of the Lord, whether he be bond or free. with zeal as a 9 And, ye masters, do the same things unto them, forbearing threatening: knowing that "your Master also is in heaven; neither is there respect of 5, 16. Mat. 15, 4. persons with him. ...Col. 3, 20. a... b Ex. 20, 12. De. c...Lest they be discouraged..... Col. 3, 21. d...These words which I command thee...... whet or sharpen) 9 in the fear of k cloke. Is. 59, 17. Ro. 10, 15. For the word of powerful, and God is quick and sharper than any two-edged discerner of the sword...and is a thoughts and intents of the heart. He. 4, 12. m Pray without ceasing. 1 Th. 5, 17. 10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. 11Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 12 For we wrestle not All to be done against "flesh and blood, but against principalities, against God, 10-20. powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against Bspiritual wickedness in high places. 13 Wherefore take unto thou shalt teach you the whole armour of God," that ye may be able to withstand in the diligently (Heb., evil day, and having done all, to stand. 14 Stand therefore, having your unto thy chil- loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness; 15 and your feet shod with the preparation of the Gospel of peace: 16 above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. 17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the under the yoke sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God: 18 praying always with all (Gr., may run), masters worthy prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;m 19 and for me, that utterance may be given unto me, that I may open my mouth boldly, to make known the mystery of the Gospel," 20 for which I am an ambassador in bonds: that Stherein I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak. 21 But that ye also may know my affairs, and how I do, Tychicus, a beloved brother and faithful minister in the Lord, shall make known to you God....will ren- all things; 22 whom I have sent unto you for the same purpose, that der to every man according to his might know our affairs, and that he might comfort your hearts.? 23 Peace be deeds. Ro. 2, 6. to the brethren, and love with faith, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Or, moderating. Christ. 24 Grace be with all them that love our Lord Jesus Christ "in sinSome read, both cerity. Amen. your and their master. Written from Rome unto the Ephesians by Tychicus. 253, The Epistle of PAUL the Apostle to the PHILIPPIANS. (Acts, 30.) FROM what is stated in the epistle itself it may be gathered, that the epistle to the Philippians was written by St. Paul towards the close of his first imprisonment at Rome. The circumstance of the apostle expecting a speedy release (ii., 24), which would enable him to resume his delightful duty of proclaiming the gospel, perhaps contributes to the fine tone, elevated sentiments, and lively style of this interesting epistle; but its immediate occasion is what chiefly accounts for the pleasing difference between this and some other epistles. Besides the presentation of Christian truth, each of St. Paul's epistles shews us the exhibition of religion on the character when placed in certain circumstances; and in this epistle is seen the warmhearted apostle expressing his thanks for the affectionate thoughtfulness of the Philippians, who had now a second time sent money for his support. In the epistle to the Corinthians we see Paul exhibiting a sternness of resolve and great tenderness of dealing with a somewhat wayward and almost unamiable people; in this epistle is shewn us kindness and simplicity of intention on the one hand, and a graceful yet dignified acceptance of their bounty on the other. Philippi was a Roman colony (Acts. xvi., 12), and was perhaps from this circumstance free from the Jewish prejudices which vexed some other communities, and which led those who were blinded by them to regard the apostle in a false light; and the very observable affection of the Philippians towards Paul might arise from their remembrance of what the apostle suffered when he preached the gospel to them at the first. The apostle's calm yet cheerful temper towards some who even in preaching the gospel forgot their Christianity (ch. i., 15), ought not to be unnoticed as a pattern under analogous circumstances. AUL and Timotheus, the servants of Jesus Christ, to all the saints Or, for Christ. 1 PAUL and thare at Philippi, with the bishops and deacons. 2 Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and from 11. you, K Or, Cæsar's court. 3 I thank my God upon every "remembrance of 4 always in every prayer of mine for you all making request with joy,a 5 for your fellowship in the Gospel from the first day until now; 6being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it Or, to all others. until the day of Jesus Christ: even as it is meet for me to think this of you all, because I have you in my heart; inasmuch as both in my bonds, and in the defence and confirmation of the Gospel, ye all are partakers of I will speak of my grace. For God is my record,* how greatly I long after you all in the bowels of Jesus Christ. And this I pray, that abound yet love your more and more in knowledge and in all judgment; that ye may Sapprove things that "are excellent; 10 that ye may be sincere and without offence till the day of Christ; 11 being filled with the fruits of righteousness, which are by Jesus Christ, unto the glory and praise of God. 8 may 12 But I would ye should understand, brethren, that the things which happened unto me have fallen out rather unto the furtherance of the Gospel; 13 so that my bonds in Christ are manifest in all The imprison the palace, and in all other places; 14 and many of the brethren hindrance in the Lord, waxing confident by my bonds, are much more c* Ro. 1, 9; and € Or, sense. ¿Or, try. n Or, differ. d Herein is my Father glorified, that ye bear much fruit; so shall ye be my disciples. Jno. 15, 8, no thy testimonies also before kings and will not be ashamed. 119, 46. Ps. Ye...helping to gether by prayer the gift bestow for us, that, for ed upon us by the means of many persons, thanks may be given by many on our behalf. to the Gospel, bold to speak the word without fear. 15 Some indeed preach 2 Co. 1, 11. 12-20. g And hope maketh not ashamed, because the love of God is Christ even of envy and strife; and some also of good will: 16 the one preach Christ of contention, not sincerely, supposing to add affliction to my bonds: 17 but the other of love, knowing that I am set for the defence of the Gospel. 18 What then? notwithstanding, every way, whether in pretence, or in truth, Christ is preached, and I therein do rejoice, yea, and will rejoice. 19 For I know that this shall turn to my salvation through shed abroad in your prayer, and the supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ, 20 according to my earnest expectation and my hope, that in nothing I shall be ashamed, but that with all boldness, as always, so now also Christ shall be magnified in my body, whether it be by life, or by death." our hearts by the Holy Ghost, which is given unto us. 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