![]() ![]() I understand by it - all the disguises, with which they adulterated the pure and native beauty of the gospel. Chrysostom understands the expression to mean the vain show, by which they endeavored to recommend themselves. By the hidden things of disgrace, or concealments, some understand the shadows of the Mosaic law. Hence the faults, from which he declares himself to be exempt, he indirectly imputes to them. While he commends his own sincerity, (425) he, on the other hand, indirectly reproves the false Apostles, who, while they corrupted by their ambition the genuine excellence of the gospel, were, nevertheless, desirous of exclusive distinction. (424) “ Nous n’omettons rien de ce qui est de nostre office ” - “We do not omit any thing of what belongs to our office.”Ģ. If we follow this reading, the whole verse may be read thus - ‘Wherefore, as we have obtained mercy, or been graciously entrusted, ἠλεήθημεν, with this ministry, we do not act wickedly, but have renounced the hidden things of dishonesty.” - Dr. Wakefield thinks it the genuine reading it certainly makes a very good sense with what goes before and what follows. ![]() (423) Instead of οὐκ ἐκκακοῦμεν, we faint not, ἐγκακοῦμεν, we act not wickedly, is the reading of ADFG, and some others. We faint not (423) that is, we are not deficient in our duty, (424) so as not to discharge it with fidelity. Now there was more implied in making the mercy of God the reason of his Apostleship, than if he had attributed it to the grace of God. Hence, in order that he may not seem to extol himself too much, he premises that it was not by his own efforts, or by his own merits, that he had reached such a pinnacle of honor, but had been led forward by the mercy of God exclusively. “Having,” says he, “ this ministry” - that ministry, the excellence of which he had extolled in terms so magnificent, and the power and usefulness of which he had so abundantly shown forth. He now shows what he preaches to be such. ![]() He has previously shown, what is the true gospel of Christ. As, therefore, he has been treating of the nature of the gospel, so he now shows how faithful and upright a minister of it he is. He now returns to a commendation of himself personally, from which he had digressed into a general discussion, in reference to the dignity of the gospel. Want to gift favors to church members, which look nice and express something significant? These bracelets are exactly what you are searching for! If you wish, they can be added to goodie bags during birthday parties too.1. PERFECT For FUNDRAISERS - The bracelets not only look amazing, but are ideal for occasions like church fundraisers and youth groups. Children of all age groups can safely wear it – their delicate skin will not be harmed in any way. HIGH QUALITY - Soft Material - The bands are gentle against the skin – they don’t cause itchy sensations nor chafe the skin. That is why both adults and children can comfortably sport these bracelets. Moreover, they are super easy to put on and take off – no muss, no fuss!ĪDJUSTABLE – A plastic buckle is incorporated into the design, so the wearer can alter the length when needed, so they aren’t too loose or excessively tight. PERFECT FIT: The adjustable feature ensures these pieces offer a snug fit without being overly tight or constantly slipping off the wrist. Choose from 1 to 100, mix snd match colors, if you would like different colors on quantity more than one, just add a note with the order!
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