An American Commentary on the New TestamentAlvah Hovey American Baptist publication Society, 1890 - Bible |
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... Peter , which is prob- ably to be placed before the second missionary journey , and thus before the foundation of the Galatian churches . He had made known to them the crucified Jesus and the " message of faith " ( 3 : 1 , 2 ) ; he ...
... Peter , which is prob- ably to be placed before the second missionary journey , and thus before the foundation of the Galatian churches . He had made known to them the crucified Jesus and the " message of faith " ( 3 : 1 , 2 ) ; he ...
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... Peter 5 : 10 ) and " the God of peace . " ( Rom . 15 : 33. ) As in the beginning , so also at the close of the Epistle , the writer invokes grace upon the church . See note there . be quite arbitrary to disconnect this verb from the ...
... Peter 5 : 10 ) and " the God of peace . " ( Rom . 15 : 33. ) As in the beginning , so also at the close of the Epistle , the writer invokes grace upon the church . See note there . be quite arbitrary to disconnect this verb from the ...
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... Peter 1 : 10 ) ; the adjective and verb are more frequent . It properly denotes a choosing or selecting of some from among others not thus selected . The noun here is transitive , the ' your ' ( Greek , of you ) containing the object ...
... Peter 1 : 10 ) ; the adjective and verb are more frequent . It properly denotes a choosing or selecting of some from among others not thus selected . The noun here is transitive , the ' your ' ( Greek , of you ) containing the object ...
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... Peter 1 : 5. The word correspond to ver . 5 , he shows how signally the ' delivereth ' ( pvóμevov ) as distinguished from advent of the gospel among them had been other terms applied to Christ's work , save , ran- marked by ...
... Peter 1 : 5. The word correspond to ver . 5 , he shows how signally the ' delivereth ' ( pvóμevov ) as distinguished from advent of the gospel among them had been other terms applied to Christ's work , save , ran- marked by ...
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... Peter 4 : 17 , and in several other passages . See Cremer , p . 32. The gospel of Christ , on the other hand ( 3 : 2 ) refers to the subject or theme of the message - that is , the good news of the salvation by Christ . With much ...
... Peter 4 : 17 , and in several other passages . See Cremer , p . 32. The gospel of Christ , on the other hand ( 3 : 2 ) refers to the subject or theme of the message - that is , the good news of the salvation by Christ . With much ...
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Page 24 - I verily thought with myself that I ought to do many things contrary to the name of Jesus of Nazareth; which thing I also did in Jerusalem; and many of the saints did I shut up in prison, having received authority from the chief priests; and when they were put to death, I gave my voice against them. And I punished them oft in every synagogue, and compelled them to blaspheme; and being exceedingly mad against them, I persecuted them even unto strange cities.
Page 28 - In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, when ye are gathered together, and my spirit, with the power of our Lord Jesus Christ, To deliver such an one unto Satan for the destruction of the flesh, that the spirit may be saved in the day of the Lord Jesus.
Page 146 - This is a faithful saying, and these things I will that thou affirm constantly, that they which have believed in God might be careful to maintain good works.
Page 95 - God hath from the beginning chosen you to salvation through sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth : whereunto he called you by our gospel, to the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ. Therefore, brethren, stan'd fast, and hold the traditions which ye have been taught, whether by word, or our epistle.
Page 121 - And the Lord shall deliver me from every evil work, and will preserve me unto his heavenly kingdom : to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.
Page 61 - But let us who are of the day, be sober, putting on the breast-plate of faith and love; and for an helmet, the hope of salvation.
Page 87 - Be not thou therefore ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me his prisoner : but be thou partaker of the afflictions of the gospel according to the power of God...
Page 66 - See that none render evil for evil unto any man ; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men.
Page 22 - Knowing this, that the law is not made for a righteous man...
Page 102 - But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and of silver, but also of wood and of earth; and some to honour, and some to dishonour. If a man therefore purge himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honour, sanctified, and meet for the master's use, and prepared unto every good work.