Verse 4
In himself alone, and not in another; that is, his sources of joy shall be within himself.
Verse 5
For every man, &c.; that is, his happiness must depend upon his own inward character.
Verse 6
Communicate; share with; that is, let the taught provide for the comfortable subsistence of their teachers.
Verse 7
Is not mocked; cannot be deceived.
Verse 12
To make a fair show in the flesh; to make an outward display of sanctity.
Verse 13
In your flesh; in your ceremonial observances.
Verse 17
The marks; the proofs that I am his. He refers, doubtless, to the marks of bodily injury which he had sustained in the service of Christ.
Verse 4
Verse 4
In himself alone, and not in another; that is, his sources of joy shall be within himself.
Verse 5
Verse 5
For every man, &c.; that is, his happiness must depend upon his own inward character.
Verse 6
Verse 6
Communicate; share with; that is, let the taught provide for the comfortable subsistence of their teachers.
Verse 7
Verse 7
Is not mocked; cannot be deceived.
Verse 12
Verse 12
To make a fair show in the flesh; to make an outward display of sanctity.
Verse 13
Verse 13
In your flesh; in your ceremonial observances.
Verse 17
Verse 17
The marks; the proofs that I am his. He refers, doubtless, to the marks of bodily injury which he had sustained in the service of Christ.