Matthew Poole and continuators on 2 Corinthians 4:1
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2 Corinthians4:1
1 THerefore seeing we have this ministry, as we have received mercy, we faint not :
It is the Opinion of Bez[illegible: 1 letter], That the T[illegible: 1 letter]ad[illegible: 1 letter]cers of this great Apostle took advantage from his great Tryals and Afflictions, by reason of them, to conclude him no such man as he was by some represented; and that the Apostle upon that takes advantage to magnifie his Office. God (saith he) having intrusted us with so glorious a Ministration, as I have proved that of the Gospel to be, according to the measure and proportion of Gifts and Graces which God hath bestowed upon us, or by reason of that infinite Grace and Mercy which God hath shewed us, in calling us to so honourable a Station and Office, though we meet with many Adversaries, many afflictions, many difficulties, yet we bear up and sink not under them, nor faint in our spirits because of them.
Marginal references: 1 Cor. 7.25.
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