ye 6. But I trust that shall know that we are not reprobates. 6. As to my felf, I doubt not, A. D. 57; but when I come among them, to fhow my own Apoftleship, by Characters plain enough in the Punishments I am like to inflict upon them. 7. Now I pray to God that ye do no evil; not that we fhould appear approved, but that ye fhould do that which is honeft, though we be as reprobates. 9. For we are glad when we are weak, and ye are ftrong: and this also we wish, even your perfection. you all that I chiefly 10. Therefore I write these things being abfent, left being prefent I should ufe Tharpness, according to the power which the Lord hath given me to edification, and not to deftruction. than the Punishment 11. Finally, brethren, farewel: be perfect, be of good *Chap. x. 8. com 7. In the mean while, I pray God none of them may remain so obftinate, as to give me the fad Occafion of fhowing my Authority; I had much rather they fhould reform, than I take the Opportunity of proving my Power upon them. 8. Only be it never so severe, I must promote the Honour of the Gospel Religion, and cannot neglect it. 9. 'Tis a much greater Pleafure to me, to have my Hands held from punishing, by their timely Repentance. For it is the fpiritual Good and Benefit of aim at, and moft heartily wifh for. + Ver. 11. Karaglise, Be perfect, or be reformed. 'AvaTangle Ta Asimovla, Mend what is amifs. Chryfoftom. And fee Le Clerc upon this Place. A. D. 57. comfort, be of one 12. Greet one ano- kifs. 13. All the faints falute you. 14. The grace of our Lord Jefus Chrift, and the love of God, and the communion of the holy Ghoft, be with you all. Amen. The Second Epifile to the Corinthians, was written from Philippi, a City of Macedonia, by Titus and Lucas. is amifs among you, exhort and encourage one another to it; endeavour to become an uniform and peaceable Society, and then God, the Author of Peace and fupport and bless you. 12. Salute one another with your ufual Kiss of Love and Charity. 13. All the Christians of these Parts, falute you. 14. The Favour and Love of CHRIST JESUS, the Love of GOD the FATHER, and the Communion of the Gifts of the HOLY GHOST, be with you all. Amen. The Second Epistle to the Corinthians, written from Philippi, a City of Macedonia, by Titus and Luke, Anno Dom. 57, the latter End of the Year. FINI S. |
