Τοῖς μὲν καθ ̓ ὑπομονὴν ἔργου ἀγαθοῦ, δόξαν καὶ τιμὴν καὶ ἀφθαρσίαν ζητοῦσι, ζωὴν αἰώνιον·

To them who a by patient continuance in well-doing seek for bglory and honour and immortality, deternal life:

a See on Matt. x. ver. 22. clause 3. For I reckon, that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us, Rom. viii. 18. And that he might make known the riches of his glory on the vessels of mercy, which he had afore prepared unto glory, ix. 23. How can ye believe, which receive honour one of another,

and seek not the honour that cometh from God only? John v. 44. For which cause we faint not; but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day. For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory; While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen; for the things which are seen are temporal; but the things which are not seen are eternal, 2 Cor. iv. 16-18. To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles; which is, Christ in you, the hope of glory, Col. i. 27. That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise, and honour, and glory, at the appearing of Jesus Christ: whom having not seen, ye love: in whom, though now ye see him not, yet believing, ye rejoice with joy unspeakable, and full of glory, 1 Pet. i. 7, 8. But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ's sufferings; that when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy. If ye be reproached for the name of Christ, happy are ye; for the Spirit of glory and of God resteth upon you; on their part he is evil spoken of, but on your part he is glorified, iv. 13, 14.

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corruptible shall have put on incorruption, and this mortal shall have put on immortality, then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written, Death is swallowed up in victory, 1 Cor. xv. 53, 54. But is now made manifest by the appearing of our Saviour Jesus Christ, who hath abolished death, and hath brought life and immortality to light through the Gospel, 2 Tim. i. 10.

d See on Matt. xix. ver. 16. clause 3.

VER. 8.

Τοῖς δὲ ἐξ ἐριθείας, καὶ ἀπειθοῦσι μὲν τῇ ἀληθείᾳ, πειθομένοις δὲ τῇ ἀδικίᾳ, θυ os xai pyń•

But unto them that are a contentious,

and do not obey the truth, but obey unrighteousness, indignation and wrath,

a Only by pride cometh contention: but with the well-advised is wisdom, Prov. xiii. 10. But if any man seem to be contentious, we have no such custom, neither the Churches of God, 1 Cor. xi. 16. But avoid foolish questions, and genealogies, and contentions, and strivings about the law; for they are unprofitable and vain, Tit. iii. 9.

b For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness, Rom. i. 18. But God be thanked that we were the servants of sin, but ye have obeyed from the heart that form of doctrine which was delivered you, vi. 17. But they have not all obeyed the Gospel. For Esaias saith, Lord, who hath believed our report? x. 16. For I will not dare to speak of any of those things which Christ hath not wrought by me, to make the Gentiles obedient, by word and deed, xv. 18. They are of those that rebel against the light; they know not the ways thereof, nor abide in the paths thereof, Job xxiv. 13. In flaming fire taking vengeance on them that know not God, and that obey not the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ, 2 Thess. i. 8. And being made perfect, he became the author of eternal salvation unto all them that obey him, Heb. v. 9. Likewise, ye wives, be in subjection to your own husbands; that, if any obey not the word, they also may

without the word be won by the conversation of the wives, 1 Pet. iii. 1. For the time is come that judgment must begin at the house of God: and if it first begin at us, what shall the end be of them that obey not the Gospel of God? iv. 17.

c He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the

only begotten Son of God. And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil. For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved, John iii. 18-21. And with all deceiveableness of unrighteousness in them that perish; because they received not the love of the truth, that they might be saved. And for this cause, God shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lie That they all might be damned who believed not the truth, but had pleasure in unrighteousness, 2 Thess. ii. 10-12. Take heed, brethren, lest there be in any of you an evil heart of unbelief, in departing from the living God. But exhort one another daily, while it is called, To-day; lest any of you be hardened through the deceitfulness of sin, Heb. iii. 12,

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What if God, willing to shew his wrath, and to make his power known, endured with much long-suffering the vessels of wrath fitted to destruction, Rom. ix. 22. Who knoweth the power of thine anger? even according to thy fear, so is thy wrath, Psal. xc. 11. Who can stand before his indignation? and who can abide in the fierceness of his anger? his fury is poured out like fire, and the rocks are thrown down by him, Nah. i. 6. But a certain fearful looking for of judgment and fiery indignation, which shall devour the adversaries, Heb. x. 27. The same shall drink of the wine of the wrath of God, which is poured out without mixture into the cup of his indignation; and he shall be tormented with fire and brimstone in the presence of the holy angels, and in the presence of the Lamb, Rev. xiv. 10. And the great city was divided into three parts, and

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Θλίψις καὶ στενοχωρία ἐπὶ πᾶσαν ψυχὴν ἀνθρώπου τοῦ κατεργαζομένου τὰ και κόν, Ιουδαίου τε πρῶτον καὶ Ἕλληνος·

a When your fear cometh as desolation, and your destruction cometh as a whirlwind; when distress and anguish cometh upon you: Then shall they call upon me, but I will not answer; they shall seek me early, but they shall not find me, Prov. i. 27, 28. Seeing it is a righteous thing with God to recompense tribulation to them that trouble you, 2 Thess. i. 6.

b Behold, all souls are mine; as the soul of the father so also the soul of the son is mine: the soul that sinneth, it shall die, Ezek. xviii. 4. For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul? Matt. xvi.

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But glory, honour, and peace, to every man that worketh good, to the Jew first, and also to the Gentile, ver. 10. For I am not ashamed of the Gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek, i. 16. You only have I known of all the families of the earth: therefore I will punish you for all your iniquities, Amos iii. 2. Then began he to upbraid the cities wherein most of his mighty works were done, because they repented not. Woe unto thee, Chorazin! Woe unto thee, Bethsaida! for if the mighty works which were done in you had been done in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented long ago in sackcloth and ashes. But I say unto you, It shall be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon at the day of judgment, than for you. And thou, Capernaum, which art exalted unto heaven, shalt be brought down to hell: for if the mighty works which have been done in thee had been done in

Sodom, it would have remained until this day. But I say unto you, That it shall be more tolerable for the land of Sodom in the day of judgment than for thee, Matt. xi. 20--24. And that servant which knew his Lord's will, and prepared not himself, neither did according to his will, shall be beaten with many stripes. But he that knew not, and did commit things worthy of stripes, shall be beaten with few stripes. For unto whomsoever much is given, of him shall be much required: and to whom men have committed much, of him they will ask the more, Luke xii. 47, 48. For the time is come that judgment must begin at the house of God and if it first begin at us, what shall the end be of them that obey not the Gospel of God? 1 Pet. iv. 17.

VER. 10.

Δόξα δὲ καὶ τιμὴ καὶ εἰρήνη παντὶ τῷ ἐργαζομένῳ τὸ ἀγαθὸν, Ἰουδαίῳ τε πρῶτον καὶ Ελληνι.

But a glory, honour, b and peace, to every man that worketh good, to the Jew

first, and also to the Gentile :

To them who, by patient continuance in well-doing, seek for glory, and honour, and immortality, eternal life, ver. 7. Hath not the potter power over the clay, of the same Jump to make one vessel unto honour,

and another unto dishonour? ix. 21. And that he might make known the riches of his glory on the vessels of mercy, which he had afore prepared unto glory, 23. Wherefore the LORD God of Israel saith, I said indeed that thy house and the house of thy father should walk before me for ever: but now the LORD saith, Be it far from me; for them that honour me I will honour, and they that despise me shall be lightly esteemed, 1 Sam. ii. 30. Surely he shall not be moved for ever; the righteous shall be in everlasting remembrance. He shall not be afraid of evil tidings: his heart is fixed, trusting in the LORD. His heart is established, he shall not be afraid, until he see his desire upon his enemies, Psal. cxii. 6-8. Length of days is in her right hand; und in her left hand riches and honour. Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace, Prov. iii. 16,

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17. Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding. Exalt her, and she shall promote thee: she shall bring thee to honour, when thou dost embrace her. She shall give to thine head an ointment of grace: a crown of glory shall she deliver to thee, iv. 7-9. Riches and honour are with me yea, durable riches and righteousness, viii. 18. And said unto them, Whosoever shall receive this child in my name receiveth me: and whosoever shall receive me, receiveth him that sent me : for he that is least among you all, the same shall be greatest, Luke ix. 48. Blessed are those servants, whom the Lord when he cometh shall find watching: verily I say unto you, That he shall gird himself, and make them to sit down to meat, and will come forth and serve them, xii. 37. If any man serve me, let him follow me: and where I am, there shall also my servant be: if any man serve me, him will my Father honour, John xii. 26. That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise, and honour, and glory, at the appearing of Jesus Christ, 1 Pet. i. 7. And when the chief shepherd shall appear, ye shall receive a crown of glory that fadeth not away,

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b See on chap. v. ver. 1. clause 2.

He that walketh uprightly, and worketh righteousness, and speaketh the truth in his heart, Psal. xv. 2. The wicked worketh a deceitful work: but to him that soweth righteousness shall be a sure reward, Prov. xi. 18. But the liberal deviseth liberal things; and by liberal things shall he stand, Isa. xxxii. 8. But in every nation, he that feareth him, and worketh righteousness, is accepted with him, Acts x. 35. For in Jesus Christ neither circumcision availeth any thing, nor uncircumcision; but faith which worketh by love, Gal. v..6. Seest thou how faith wrought with his works and by works was faith made perfect? James ii. 22. Who is a wise man, and endued with knowledge among you? let him shew out of a good conversation his works with meekness of wisdom, iii. 13.

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VER. 11.

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from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hold

For a there is no respect of persons with God.

a For the LORD your God is God of gods, and Lord of lords, a great God, a mighty, and a terrible, which regardeth not persons, nor taketh rewards, Deut. x. 17. Thou shalt not wrest judgment, thou shalt not respect persons, neither take a gift: for a gift doth blind the eyes of the wise, and pervert the words of the righteous, xvi. 19. Wherefore now let the fear of the LORD be upon you; take heed and do it: for there is no iniquity with the LORD our God, nor respect of persons, nor taking of gifts, 2 Chron. xix. 7. How much less to him that accepteth not the persons of princes, nor regardeth the rich more than the poor for they all are the work of his hands, Job xxxiv. 19. These things also belong to the wise. It is not good to have respect of persons in judgment. He that saith unto the wicked, Thou art righteous; him shall the people curse, nations shall abhor him, Prov. xxiv. 23, 24. And they sent out unto him their disciples with the Herodians, saying, Master, we know that thou art true, and teachest the way of God in truth, neither carest thou for any man: for thou regardest not the person of man, Matt. xxii. 16. See also on Acts x. ver. 34.

VER. 12.

Ὅσοι γὰρ ἀνόμως ἥμαρτον, ἀνόμως καὶ ἀπολοῦνται· καὶ ὅσοι ἐν νόμῳ ἥμαρτον, διὰ νόμου κριθήσονται,

For as many a as have sinned without law, shall also perish without law: band as many as have sinned in the law shall be judged by the law;

a For when the Gentiles, which have not the law, do by nature the things contained in the law, these having not the law, are a law unto themselves: Which shew the work of the law written in their hearts, their conscience also bearing witness, and their thoughts the mean while accusing or else excusing one another, ver. 14, 15. For the wrath of God is revealed

that which may be known of God is manifest in them; for God hath shewed it unto them. For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse: Because that when they knew God, they glorified him not as God; neither were thankful; but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened, i. 18-21. Behold, this was the iniquity of thy sister Sodom, pride, fulness of bread, and abundance of idleness was in her and in her daughters, neither did she strengthen the hands of the poor and needy. And they were haughty, and committed abomination before me; therefore I took them away as I saw good, Ezek. xvi. 49, 50. And I say unto you, It shall be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon at the day of judgment, than for you, Matt. xi. 22. But I say unto you, That it shall be more tolerable for the land of Sodom in the day of judgment, than for thee, 24. But I say unto you, that it shall be more tolerable in that day for Sodom, than for that city. Woe unto thee, Chorazin! woe unto thee, Bethsaida! for if the mighty works had been done in Tyre and Sidon, which have been done in you, they had a great while ago repented, sitting in sackcloth and ashes. But it shall be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon at the judgment, than for you. And thou Caperaum, which art exalted to heaven, shalt be thrust down to hell, Luke x. 12-15. And that servant, which knew his Lord's will, and prepared not himself, neither did according to his will, shall be beaten with many stripes. But he that knew not, and did commit things worthy of stripes, shall be beaten with few stripes. For unto whomsoever much is given, of him shall be much required; and to whom men have committed much, of him they will ask the more, xii. 47, 48. Jesus answered, Thou couldest have no power at all against me, except it were given thee from above: therefore he that deli