Philippians 2:26-28 For he longed after you all, and was full of heaviness, because that you had heard that he had been sick.… I. THE DUTY. 1. To receive them joyfully — whatever their ministrations may be, rebuke or encouragement, admonition or comfort. It is for your good; rebel not against them. 2. To hold such in reputation, personally and officially. (1) By speaking well of them and not suffering detraction. (2) By cooperating with them. (3) By supporting them. II. THE MOTIVES. 1. It is an evidence that we are the children of God, and have passed from death to life, if we love and reverence the brethren. 2. Those whom God esteems we ought to make the most account of. 3. Consider their gifts and graces. 4. Remember the good you reap by them. (R. Sibbes, D. D.) Parallel Verses KJV: For he longed after you all, and was full of heaviness, because that ye had heard that he had been sick.WEB: since he longed for you all, and was very troubled, because you had heard that he was sick. |
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