1 John 2:28.
Condition—little children.
Command—abide in Him.
Cause—when He shall appear.
Consequence—We may have confidence.
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Ten things made plain, or evidenced in the 1St Epistle of John.
Greek (ek touto) same in each case.
In this (2:3) we do know that we know Him.
In this (2:5) know we that we are in Him.
In this (3:16) perceive we the love.
In this (3:19) we know that we are of the truth.
In this (3:24) we know that He abideth in us.
In this (4:2) know ye the Spirit of God.
In this (4:9) was manifested the love of God.
In this (4:10) is love, not that we loved God.
In this (4:13) know we that we abide in Him and He in us.
In this (4:17) is love with us made perfect.
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1 Peter on “Well-doing.”
2:14. —The praise of them that do well.
2:15. —That with well-doing ye may put to silence, &e.
2:20. —If when ye do well and suffer for it, &c.
3:6. —As long as ye do well.
3:17. —Better that ye suffer for well-doing.
4:19. —The keeping of their souls in well-doing as unto a faithful Creator.
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Things that cause indignation or much displeasure. (same Greek word.)
1. To the disciples: —That the ointment is poured upon the Lord. (Matthew 26:8; Mark 14:4.)
2. To the ruler of the synagogue: —That Jesus healed on the Sabbath. (Luke 13:14.)
3. To the ten disciples: —That James and John should ask for the highest -the nearest-place in the glory. (Matthew 20:24; Mark 10:41.)
4. To the chief priests and scribes: —That the children should shout the praises of the King. (Matthew 21:15.)
5. To Jesus: —That His disciples should rebuke those who brought the children to Him. (Mark 10:14.)
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Manifold (or divers) temptations (1 Peter 1:6 and James 1:2) are met by manifold (or divers) grace of God. (1 Peter 4:10.) S. S. B.
Doing God’s will (Hebrews 10:7) by Christ.
Doing God’s will (Hebrews 10:36) by the Christian.
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