Not that we lack this right, but we wanted to offer ourselves as an example for you to imitate.
Secondly, Gospel-peace is obtained in a gospel-wa}', and that is twofold. First, In a way of obedience and holy walking : Gal. vi. 16, ' As many as walk by this rule, 2>eace be on them.' Now this rule you may see, ver. 15, to be the rule of the new creature. And what is that but the boh' rule of the word ?
Commenting on Ephesians 6:10-20
The apostle having commended their obedience for the time past, and mentioned his confidence in their obedience for the time to come, proceeds to give them commands and directions to some who were faulty, correcting some things that were amiss among them. Observe, The best society of Christians may have some faulty persons among them, and some things that ought to be reformed.
Commenting on 2 Thessalonians 3:6-15
Not because we have not power,.... To forbear working, or require a maintenance from the churches to whom we minister, since Christ has ordained, that they that preach the Gospel should live of the Gospel; see Co1 9:4. This the apostle says to preserve their right of claim, when and where they should think fit to make use of it; and lest other ministers of...