26. in perils of waters<\/em> ] Literally, rivers<\/strong> ( flodis<\/em>, Wiclif). Cf. 1Co 15:30<\/span>. When bridges were rare, such perils were frequent. What they are, even now, in less civilized regions, the recent loss sustained by our troops in Afghanistan (in April, 1879) by a sudden spate<\/em>, after several regiments had crossed the same river in perfect safety, may serve to shew us. Stanley refers also to the fate of Frederick Barbarossa at a place not far from Tarsus. See also Conybeare and Howson’s St Paul<\/em>, 1. 457.<\/p>\n in perils of robbers<\/em> ] What these were in Judaea in those times we may learn from the well-known parable recorded in St Luke 10<\/span>. The danger to the traveller in Palestine and the neighbourhood from bands of wandering Bedouins is still almost as great if the traveller in those parts ventures about without the protection afforded by a caravan. Mr Cyril Graham and other recent travellers have recorded their detention by the Arabs until rescued or ransomed.<\/p>\n in perils by my own countrymen<\/em> ] ( of kyn<\/em>. So Wiclif, literally. Cf. Act 7:19<\/span>; Gal 1:14<\/span>, in the Greek). These were not the least among the dangers St Paul had to encounter, as Act 9:23<\/span>; Act 9:29<\/span>; Act 13:50<\/span>; Act 14:5<\/span>; Act 14:19<\/span>; Act 17:5<\/span>; Act 17:13<\/span>; Act 18:12<\/span> testify. And doubtless there are many such dangers which have been allowed to remain entirely unrecorded, but which may be imagined from what we read, and above all from the yet more serious dangers which befel the Apostle in consequence of his visit to Jerusalem, recorded in Acts 21<\/span>, the record of which takes up the remainder of the book. Cf. 1Th 2:15-16<\/span>, St Paul’s first extant Epistle, written, be it remembered, from Corinth.<\/p>\n by the heathen<\/em> ] See Act 16:19-39<\/span>; Act 19:23-34<\/span>.<\/p>\n in the city<\/em> ] See last note, and Act 9:23<\/span>; Act 9:29<\/span>, as well as 2Co 11:32<\/em><\/span> of this chapter.<\/p>\n in the wilderness<\/em> ] Translated desert<\/em> in Act 8:26<\/span>. Cf. St Mat 14:13<\/span>; Mat 14:15<\/span>. It means any place void of inhabitants. Hunger and thirst, as well as robbers, were among the perils thus to be endured. If any one should object that the Apostle thus repeats himself, it may be observed that the expressions here used are arranged in pairs, and are intended to shew that wherever he was, and whatever he did, the Apostle was in danger.<\/p>\n in the sea<\/em> ] Not a mere repetition. “There are many perils in the sea,” pirates, for instance, especially in days long past “short of shipwreck.” Alford.<\/p>\n among false brethren<\/em> ] Cf. Gal 2:4<\/span> and 2Co 11:13<\/em><\/span> of this chapter. It refers, no doubt, chiefly to the Judaizing teachers (see 2Co 11:22<\/em><\/span>), but need not be confined to them. Any one who falsely pretends to be a disciple of Christ may be thus described. Cf. Act 20:29<\/span>; 2 Peter 2<\/span> (throughout); 1Jn 2:18-19<\/span>; 1Jn 2:22 ; 1Jn 4:3<\/span>; 2Jn 1:7 ; 2Jn 1:9<\/span>; 3Jn 1:9<\/span>; Judges 4, 7-16<\/span>; Rev 2:2<\/span>; Rev 2:15<\/span>; Rev 2:20<\/span>.<\/p>\n In journeyings often – <\/B>Of course subject to the fatigue, toil, and danger which such a mode of life involves.<\/P> In perils of waters – <\/B>In danger of losing my life at sea, or by floods, or by crossing streams.<\/P> Of robbers – <\/B>Many of the countries, especially Arabia, through which he traveled, were then infested, as they are now, with robbers. It is not impossible or improbable that he was often attacked and his life endangered. It is still unsafe to travel in many of the places through which he traveled.<\/P> By mine own countrymen – <\/B>The Jews. They often scourged him; laid wait for him and were ready to put him to death. They had deep enmity against him as an apostate, and he was in constant danger of being put to death by them.<\/P> By the pagan – <\/B>By those who had not the true religion. Several instances of his danger from this quarter are mentioned in the Acts .<\/P> In the city – <\/B>In cities, as in Derbe. Lystra, Philippi, Jerusalem, Ephesus, etc.<\/P> In the wilderness – <\/B>In the desert, where he would be exposed to ambushes, or to wild beasts, or to hunger and want. Instances of this are not recorded in the Acts , but no one can doubt that they occurred, The idea here is, that he had met with constant danger wherever he was, whether in the busy haunts of people or in the solitude and loneliness of the desert.<\/P> In the sea – <\/B>see 2Co 11:25<\/span>.<\/P> Among false brethren – <\/B>This was the crowning danger and trial to Paul, as it is to all others. A man can better bear danger by land and water, among robbers and in deserts, than he can bear to have his confidence abused, and to be subjected to the action and the arts of spies upon his conduct. Who these were he has not informed us. He mentions it as the chief trial to which he had been exposed, that he had met those who pretended to be his friends, and who yet had sought every possible opportunity to expose and destroy him. Perhaps he has here a delicate reference to the danger which he apprehended from the false brethren in the church at Corinth.<\/P><\/p>\n 2Co 11:26<\/span><\/p>\n In journeyings often.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/p>\n The Christian away from home<\/strong><\/p>\n Paul was a traveller. His journeyings by sea and land formed an important part of the educating influences that formed his Christian life. Notice–<\/p>\n In perils.<\/strong>—<\/p>\n In perils of water<\/strong><\/p>\n It required courage to be a voyager in olden times, the ships were small and clumsy, the rocks and shores so poorly defined; no weather probabilities, signals or lighthouses. Yet there are as great perils now, notwithstanding our sea-charts, lighthouses, ironclads, storm-signals, etc. The danger arises now from the multiplicity of crafts. Note–<\/p>\n 1. <\/strong>Captains, guards, engineers, architects, have very great responsibility, and God will hold them to account.<\/p>\n 2. <\/strong>Pastors of churches, private Christians who hold in their hands the souls of people, had better obey the injunction: Watch!<\/p>\n In perils in the city, in perils in the wilderness<\/strong>.<\/em><\/strong>—<\/p>\n Environment<\/strong><\/p>\n Let us talk a little about what is known as environment. Men are apt to think they would be better if their circumstances, their surroundings were of another kind and quality. They do not go in upon themselves and say, We are to blame. We must get rid of that delusion before we can make any real progress in life. All history shows us that whatever a mans environment may be he can conquer it; or he can respond to it in the degree in which it is Divine, beautiful, and fascinating. Where did man first fall, according to the Biblical history? Was it in some narrow, ill-lighted street? Was it in soma swamp or wilderness? It was possible to fall in Eden. Therefore do not say that if you were in Eden you would be safe. Men say that, if they were only in the city, at the very centre of civilisation, if they had the security of social life as it is to be found in the metropolis of any country, all would go well. The Apostle Paul answers that in our text, In perils in the city. You thought you would be safe in the city. Here is Paul in all kinds of cities, classical, advanced, thoughtful, immoral; and he says he was in perils in the city. Men think that if they could be only in the city, in the metropolis, where there is an abundance of literature, where all kinds of galleries are open to the people–picture-galleries, museums, art-repositories, music of every hue and range–then they would have something to think about, and to engage their attention, and to divide at least the intensity of the temptations by which souls are besieged. Paul says, let us repeat again and again, In perils in the city. The city grows its own weeds; the city opens its own fountains of poison-water. The city is eating out the best life of the nation. In perils in the city. Yet how many of these perils do we make ourselves, and how eagerly do we avail ourselves of many an open door that invites us to enter and go down to hell! I have seen this in the city–namely, young men, certainly not five-and-twenty years of age, before ten oclock in the morning going into public-houses. Not vagabonds, but men who were evidently going to some kind of business afterwards, well-dressed young men. What would you say about an instance of that kind, except that it means ruin? You cannot trifle with that state of affairs. You cannot begin a little reform now and a little then. You must throw your enemy now! In perils in the city. What a temptation there is there to bet and gamble and trifle with other peoples money! You do not suppose that a young man makes up his mind to be a thief. In many instances he knows that he is honest in purpose, and he says that, if he can only succeed, no man shall lose a penny by him; he will only back his own judgment against some other mans judgment. He says, What harm can there be in my setting up my sagacity against the sagacity of some other man? You cannot be fortunate in betting and gambling. Do not say that you know instances in which men have made tens of thousands of pounds, and are in great prosperity. There are no such instances. They may have all the pounds, but they have not the prosperity. There is no prosperity in wickedness. Do not think you can trifle with the spirit of evil and succeed. Resist the devil, and he will flee from thee. Then what do men say? They continue in this fashion–namely, If I could only get away from the city, if I could get into the country somewhere, if I could get into some quiet place, then all would be well. In perils in the city, in perils in the wilderness–in the solitude, in the great emptiness; as much peril in the wilderness as there is in Cheapside; as much peril in the desert as there is in the Stock Exchange. How often in passing through beautiful places have we said, Surely there must be peace in that habitation and in yonder dwelling. Go where you will, you will find the devil has been there before you. There are great perils even in solitude: in fact, it is possible that solitude may be the greatest peril of all. It is the voice of history that the devil comes to men individually, and not to them in crowds only. All the great tragedies are connected with individual instances. Solitude gives us a false standard of self-judgment. It is only by man meeting man, comparing himself with his fellow-men, seeking the judgment of higher minds than his own, that he becomes chastened and thus ennobled; rebuked, and thus elevated. Observe, then, that circumstances cannot give us security. You thought that, when you made ten thousand pounds, you would be perfectly secure. No man ever rested content with ten thousand pounds; there was always another sovereign which some other man had which he wanted; there was always another field which, if he obtained, would beautifully sphere out his estate; and going after fields is like going after the horizon, there is always another. Do not imagine that if you were rich you would be good. Let no man be discouraged because of his environment. You say, What can a young man do in my circumstances? He can do everything through Christ strengthening him. If men begin to sit down and say, What can I do with only five shillings a week? what can I do with only a workhouse education? what can I do with people such as these round about me? they will never come to anything. A man must not look at his surroundings, but he must look at his universe and at God enthroned above its riches and forces; and he must say, It is my business by the blessing of God to take hold of circumstances and twist them and bind them and round them into a garland or a diadem. (J. Parker, D. D.<\/em>)<\/p>\n Verse 26. In <\/B>journeyings often<\/B><\/I>] He means the particular journeys which he took to different places, for the purpose of propagating the Gospel.<\/P> <\/P> In <\/B>perils of waters<\/B><\/I>] Exposed to great dangers in crossing rivers<\/I>; for of rivers<\/I> the original, , must be understood.<\/P> <\/P> Of robbers<\/B><\/I>] Judea itself, and perhaps every other country, was grievously infested by banditti of this kind; and no doubt the apostle in his frequent peregrinations was often attacked, but, being poor<\/I> and having nothing to lose, he passed unhurt, though not without great danger.<\/P> <\/P> In <\/B>perils by<\/B><\/I> mine own <\/B>countrymen<\/B><\/I>] The Jews had the most rooted antipathy to him, because they considered him an apostate<\/I> from the true faith, and also the means of perverting many others. There are several instances of this in the Acts; and a remarkable conspiracy against his life is related, Ac 23:12<\/span>, c.<\/P> <\/P> In <\/B>perils by the heathen<\/B><\/I>] In the heathen provinces whither he went to preach the Gospel. Several instances of these perils occur also in the Acts<\/I>.<\/P> <\/P> In <\/B>perils in the city<\/B><\/I>] The different seditions raised against him particularly in Jerusalem<\/I>, to which Ephesus<\/I> and Damascus<\/I> may be added.<\/P> <\/P> Perils in the wilderness<\/B><\/I>] Uninhabited countries through which he was obliged to pass in order to reach from city to city. In such places it is easy to imagine many dangers from banditti, wild beasts, cold, starvation, &c.<\/P> <\/P> Perils in the sea<\/B><\/I>] The different voyages he took in narrow seas, such as the Mediterranean, about dangerous coasts, and without compass<\/I>.<\/P> <\/P> False brethren<\/B><\/I>] Persons who joined themselves to the Church, pretending faith in Christ, but intending to act as spies<\/I>, hoping to get some matter of accusation against him. He no doubt suffered much also from apostates<\/I>.<\/P><\/p>\n In journeyings often; <\/B>in travellings from place to place for the propagation of the gospel. <\/P> In perils of waters; <\/B>in the Greek, rivers, which were many in those countries through which he travelled. <\/P> Of robbers; <\/B>such as waited to rob passengers by the high-way. <\/P> By mine own countrymen, <\/B>the Jews, who were mortal enemies to Paul, whom they looked upon as an apostate from their religion. <\/P> In the city; <\/B>in many cities where he preached the gospel, as we find in the Acts of the Apostles. <\/P> In the wilderness; <\/B>in wildernesses through which he was forced to pass. <\/P> In the sea; <\/B>storms and shipwrecks. <\/P> Among false brethren; <\/B>false teachers and private persons, who corrupted the Christian religion, and were as great enemies to the apostle as any he had. <\/P> <\/p>\n 26. In<\/B>rather, “By”:connected with 2Co 11:23<\/span>, butnow not with “in,” as there, and as in 2Co11:27<\/span>, where again he passes to the idea of surroundingcircumstances or environments [ALFORD,ELLICOTT and others]. <\/P> waters<\/B>rather, asGreek,<\/I> “rivers,” namely, perils by the flooding ofrivers, as on the road often traversed by Paul between Jerusalem andAntioch, crossed as it is by the torrents rushing down from Lebanon.So the traveller Sport lost his life. <\/P> robbers<\/B>perhaps in hisjourney from Perga to Antioch in Pisidia. Pisidia was notorious forrobbers; as indeed were all the mountains that divided the high landof Asia from the sea. <\/P> the heathen<\/B>Gentiles. <\/P> in the city<\/B>Damascus,Act 9:24<\/span>; Act 9:25<\/span>;Jerusalem, Ac 9:29<\/span>; Ephesus, Ac19:23<\/span>. <\/P> false brethren<\/B> (Ga2:4<\/span>).<\/P><\/p>\n In journeying often<\/strong>,…. Through several countries and kingdoms to preach the Gospel, as he did from Jerusalem round about to Illyricum:<\/p>\n in perils of waters<\/strong>; by the floods being out, which made it very troublesome and dangerous travelling, especially to persons on foot, as was the case of our apostle:<\/p>\n in perils of robbers<\/strong>; for though he had seldom much to lose, yet was in danger of being ill used, and of his life being taken away by such ruffians:<\/p>\n in perils by my own countrymen<\/strong>; the Jews, who bore an implacable hatred to him, because of the doctrines of grace he preached, in opposition to the works of the law of Moses, whether moral or ceremonial; and who generally were concerned in stirring up the Gentiles against him wherever he came:<\/p>\n in perils by the Heathen<\/strong>; the Gentiles, who were incensed against him for inveighing against their idols and idolatrous worship, and other wicked and enormous practices they were addicted to; particularly at Ephesus, by the means of Demetrius the shrine maker, Ac 19:23<\/span>,<\/p>\n in perils in the city<\/strong>; in any and every city he came into; for bonds and affliction abode him everywhere, as at Jerusalem, Damascus, Antioch, Ephesus, Philippi, Thessalonica, c.<\/p>\n in perils in the wilderness<\/strong> by robbers and wild beasts, through hunger and thirst, and by the sands in hurricanes and tempests; though this may be understood not strictly of desert places, but of the country in distinction from the city; [See comments on Mt 3:1]<\/span> where travelling is difficult and dangerous, and the people more rustic and uncivil: the phrase, , “in perils of the wildernesses”, is a Rabbinical one p; as is also , “peril in the sea” q, next mentioned:<\/p>\n in perils in the sea<\/strong>; not only by shipwreck, but through pirates, and the ill usage of mariners, want of provisions, c.<\/p>\n in perils among false brethren<\/strong> who pretended to be Christians, but “judaized”, teaching the necessity of observing circumcision, and other ceremonies of the law, in order to salvation; these, as the apostle always warmly opposed, so they were sworn enemies to him, and ever sought to do him what mischief they could.<\/p>\n p Sepher Cosri, fol. 296. 2. q Sepher Cosri, fol. 297. 2.<\/p>\n In journeyings <\/B> (<\/SPAN><\/span>). Locative case of old word, only here in N.T. and Joh 4:6<\/span>, from <\/SPAN><\/span>, wayfarer.<\/P> In perils <\/B> (<\/SPAN><\/span>). Locative case of <\/SPAN><\/span>, old word for danger or peril. In N.T. only this verse and Ro 8:35<\/span>. The repetition here is very effective without the preposition <\/SPAN><\/span> (in) and without conjunctions (asyndeton). They are in contrasted pairs. The rivers of Asia Minor are still subject to sudden swellings from floods in the mountains. Cicero and Pompey won fame fighting the Cilician pirates and robbers (note <\/SPAN><\/span>, not <\/SPAN><\/span>, thieves, brigands or bandits on which see Mt 26:55<\/span>). The Jewish perils ( <\/SPAN><\/span>, from my race) can be illustrated in Acts 9:23<\/span>; Acts 9:29<\/span>; Acts 13:50<\/span>; Acts 14:5<\/span>; Acts 17:5<\/span>; Acts 17:13<\/span>; Acts 18:12<\/span>; Acts 23:12<\/span>; Acts 24:27<\/span>, and they were all perils in the city also. Perils from the Gentiles ( <\/SPAN><\/span>) we know in Philippi (Ac 16:20<\/span>) and in Ephesus (Ac 19:23f.<\/span>). Travel in the mountains and in the wilderness was perilous in spite of the great Roman highways.<\/P> Among false brethren <\/B> ( <\/SPAN><\/span>). Chapters 2Cor 11:2<\/span>; 2Cor 11:11<\/span> throw a lurid light on this aspect of the subject. <\/P> <\/p>\n Perils of rivers. From the sudden swelling of mountain streams or flooding of dry water – courses. “The rivers of Asia Minor, like all the rivers in the Levant, are liable to violent and sudden changes, and no district in Asia Minor is more singularly characterized by its water – floods than the mountainous tract of Pisidia, where rivers burst out at the bases of huge cliffs, or dash down wildly through narrow ravines” (Conybeare and Howson, 1, ch. 6.). <\/P> Robbers. The tribes inhabiting the mountains between the table – land of Asia Minor and the coast were notorious for robbery. Paul may have encountered such on his journey to the Pisidian Antioch, Act 13:14<\/span>. Mine own countrymen. Conspiracies of the Jews at Damascus, Lystra, Thessalonica, Beroea, etc. <\/P> The Gentiles. As at Philippi and Ephesus. <\/P> False brethren. Judaizing Christians, as Gal 2:4<\/span>.<\/P> <\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\n 1) “In journeyings often,”<\/strong> (odioporiais pollakis) “In travels many times,” as enumerated, and often outlined in the book of Acts; their exposures and dangers are enumerated as follows:<\/p>\n 2) “In perils of waters “<\/strong> (kirdunois potamon) “In perils of rivers,” perhaps in fording rivers or camping near rivers subject to flash-floods.<\/p>\n 3) “In perils of robbers,”<\/strong> (kindunois leston) “in perils of robbers,” always numerous in the east, roving bands of bandits who pillaged robbed as professional bandits, such as fell upon the man shown compassion by the good Samaritan, Luk 10:30-37<\/span>.<\/p>\n 4) “In perils by mine own countrymen “<\/strong> (kindunois ek genous) “In perils of my kind, my own making,” from my kindred, the Jews from whom he was thereafter to suffer, even more from Act 20:1<\/span> to Act 28:31<\/span> and on.<\/p>\n 5) “In perils by the heathen,”<\/strong> (kindunois eks ethnon) “in perils of the heathen,” caused by the heathen, at lconium, Act 15:5<\/span>; at Philippi, Act 16:20<\/span>; at Ephesus, Act 19:23<\/span>.<\/p>\n 6) “In perils in the city, in perils in the wilderness,”<\/strong> (kindunois en polei kindunois en eremia) “in perils in a city, in perils in a desolate place,” Act 21:31<\/span>; in the desert of Arabia, Gal 1:17<\/span>.<\/p>\n 7) “In perils in the sea,”<\/strong> (kindunois enthalasae) “in perils at (in the) sea,”<\/p>\n 8) “In perils among false brethren “<\/strong> (kindunois pseudadelphos) “in perils among false brethren,” Judaizers who were his bitter opponents self-styled independent truth squads who followed him, 2Co 11:13<\/span>; Gal 2:4<\/span>; Act 15:1<\/span>; Act 15:5<\/span>; Act 15:24<\/span>.<\/p>\n By perils from the nation he means those that befell him from his own nation, in consequence of the hatred, that was kindled against him among all the Jews. On the other hand, he had the Gentiles as his adversaries; and in the third place snares were laid for him by false brethren. Thus it happened, that <\/p>\n for Christ’s name’s sake he was hated by all. (Mat 10:22<\/span>.) <\/p>\n (26) In journeyings often.<\/strong>Again we enter on a list of activities and sufferings of which this is the only, or nearly the only, record. Some of them may be referred to journeys (as above) before his arrival at Antioch; some, probably, to that from Antioch to Ephesus through the interior of Asia Minor (Act. 18:23<\/span>; Act. 19:1<\/span>); some to excursions from Ephesus. The perils of waters (better, rivers<\/em>) point to the swollen torrents that rush down in spring from the mountain heights of the Taurus and other ranges, and render the streams unfordable. Robbers infested, then as now, well-nigh every high-road in Syria and Asia Minor, as in the parable of the Good Samaritan (see Note on Luk. 10:30<\/span>), and the story of St. John and the young robber, as reported from Clement of Alexandria by Eusebius (Hist.<\/em> iii. 23). Of the perils from his own countrymen, we have instances enough up to this time at Damascus (Act. 9:23<\/span>), at Jerusalem (Act. 9:29<\/span>), at Antioch in Pisidia, Iconium, and Lystra (Act. 13:50<\/span>; Act. 14:5-19<\/span>), at Thessalonica, and at Corinth (Act. 17:5-13<\/span>; Act. 18:12<\/span>). Of perils from the heathen we find examples at Philippi (Act. 16:20<\/span>) and Ephesus (Act. 19:23<\/span>). City and wilderness (possibly the Arabian desert of Gal. 1:17<\/span>; possibly the high table-lands of Armenia and Asia Minor) and sea were alike fruitful in dangers. As if with something like a climax he reserves the word false brethren, such as those of Gal. 2:4<\/span>, as the last and worst of his trials.<\/p>\n 26<\/strong>. <\/strong> Perils<\/strong> The spontaneous repetition of the word gives a lively variety to the style. <\/p>\n Waters<\/strong> Rather, Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges<\/b><\/i><\/h4>\n
Fuente: Albert Barnes’ Notes on the Bible<\/b><\/i><\/h4>\n
I. <\/strong>The mental stimulus gained. Monotonous toil wears us out. It is good to get out of ruts, to look on new objects, to talk about new subjects, to freshen up our spirits. It is good to get out of ones home, store, city, out of ones country even, and see new heavens and a new earth, though for a little while. The rust and the dust of routine life are removed. This mental stimulus of travel is threefold. It is awakened by anticipation, it is intensified by actual enjoyment, and it continues in the joy of reminiscence.<\/p>\n
II. <\/strong>The actual presence and guidance of God is more impressively felt in journeyings oft. It has been truly said that the spectre of uncertainty haunts the cabin of every departing ship. So of all vehicles and modes of travel. Their history has its tragedies, and the beginning of any journey should elicit the prayer, If Thy presence go not with me, carry me not up hence. Sweetly to the believer comes the answer, I am with thee, and will keep thee in all places whither thou goest, and will bring thee again into this land, for I will not leave thee. Is thy journey by the sea? The sea is His. Passing through the waters, He will be with thee. So in malarious districts or in heated climes the same shelter is guaranteed. Not only in peril, but in perplexity, do we prove the truth of these pledges. He leadeth me when in doubt as to what is best to do, saying, This is the way, walk in it. We enter a foreign city alone, and unacquainted with the language. Such exigencies of travel are educating. An uplift is gained by the trustful soul that is never lost (Job 31:32<\/span>).<\/p>\n
III. <\/strong>The fellowship of saints is realised abroad as it can never be in the familiar intercourse of home. How Pauls heart did leap within him at Appii Forum! Ten miles farther on, another group, at Three Taverns, welcome him.<\/p>\n
IV. <\/strong>Absence endears the localities, friendships, privileges, and employments of home.<\/p>\n
V. <\/strong>Our journeyings remind us that life itself is a journey, to be pursued with thoughtfulness, with reference to lifes great ends and our eternal home. (E. P. Thwing, D. D.<\/em>)<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
I. <\/strong>The responsibility of those who hold the lives, or the property, or the souls of men in keeping.<\/p>\n
II. <\/strong>When we part from our friends, reunion is uncertain.<\/p>\n
III. <\/strong>Elegant surroundings are no security. Iceberg, and storm, and darkness, and collision can see no difference between magnificent mail steamship and whaler with rusty bolts and greasy deck. Do not think that brilliant surroundings will keep off the last foe.<\/p>\n
IV. <\/strong>Some Christians are nearer to glory than they think. Some of you are spending your last Sabbath, singing your last song, giving your last salutations.<\/p>\n
V. <\/strong>The world has not yet been persuaded of the nonsense of prayer.<\/p>\n
VI. <\/strong>The importance of always being ready for transition. (T. de Witt Talmage, D. D.<\/em>)<\/p>\n<\/p>\nFuente: Biblical Illustrator Edited by Joseph S. Exell<\/b><\/i><\/h4>\n
Fuente: Adam Clarke’s Commentary and Critical Notes on the Bible<\/b><\/i><\/h4>\n
Fuente: English Annotations on the Holy Bible by Matthew Poole<\/b><\/i><\/h4>\n
Fuente: Jamieson, Fausset and Brown’s Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible <\/b><\/i><\/h4>\n
Fuente: John Gill’s Exposition of the Entire Bible<\/b><\/i><\/h4>\n
Fuente: Robertson’s Word Pictures in the New Testament<\/b><\/i><\/h4>\n
Fuente: Vincent’s Word Studies in the New Testament<\/b><\/i><\/h4>\n
Fuente: Garner-Howes Baptist Commentary<\/b><\/i><\/h4>\n
Fuente: Calvin’s Complete Commentary<\/b><\/i><\/h4>\n
Fuente: Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers (Old and New Testaments)<\/b><\/i><\/h4>\n