1 Corinthians 2:3-5 And I was with you in weakness, and in fear, and in much trembling.… It is related of Dr. Manton that, having to preach before the Lord Mayor and Aldermen of London, he chose a subject in which he had an opportunity of displaying his learning and judgment. He was heard with admiration and applause by the intelligent part of his audience; but as he was returning from dinner with the Lord Mayor, a poor man, following him, pulled him by the sleeve of his gown, and asked him if he was the gentleman that preached before the Lord Mayor. He replied he was. "Sir," said he, "I came with the hopes of getting some good to my soul, but I was greatly disappointed, for I could not understand a great deal of what you said; you were quite above my comprehension." "Friend," said the doctor, "if I have not given you a sermon, you have given me one: by the grace of God, I will not play the fool in such a manner again." Parallel Verses KJV: And I was with you in weakness, and in fear, and in much trembling.WEB: I was with you in weakness, in fear, and in much trembling. |
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