some,

He seemeth to be a setter forth of strange gods: because he preached unto them Jesus, and the resurrection. And they took him, and brought him into Areopagus, saying, May we know what this new doctrine, whereof thou speakest, is? For thou bringest certain strange things to our ears we would know therefore what these things mean. (For all the Athenians, and strangers which were there, spent their time in nothing else, but either to tell or to hear some new thing, Acts xviii. 18-21.

and

a But we preach Christ crucified, bunto the Jews a stumblingblock, unto the Greeks foolishness;

3 For I determined not to know any thing among you, save Jesus Christ, and him crucified, 1 Cor. ii. 2. And we are witnesses of all things which he did, both in the land of the Jews and in Jerusalem; whom they slew and hanged on a tree. Him God raised up the third day, and shewed him openly; Not to all the people, but unto witnesses chosen before of God, even to us, who did eat and drink with him after he rose from the dead. And he commanded us to preach unto the people, and to testify that it is he which was ordained of God to be the Judge of quick and dead. To him give all the prophets witness, that through his name whosoever believeth in him shall receive remission of sins, Acts x. 39-43. For we preach not ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord,

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2 Cor. iv. 5. See also on Matt. xx. ver. 28. clause 3.

b See on Matt. xi. ver. 6. clause 2. c See on ver. 18. clause 1.

VER. 24.

Αὐτοῖς δὲ τοῖς κλητοῖς Ἰουδαίοις τε καὶ Ελλησι Χριστὸν Θεοῦ δύναμιν καὶ Θεοῦ σοφίαν·

a But unto them which are called, both Jews and Greeks, b Christ the power of God, and the wisdom of God.

a See on Rom. i. ver. 7. clause 3.
b See on Rom. i. ver. 16. clause 2.

̓Αλλὰ τὰ μωρὰ τοῦ κόσμου ἐξελέξατο ὁ Θεὸς, ἵνα τοὺς σοφοὺς καταισχύνῃ· καὶ τὰ ἀσθενῆ τοῦ κόσμου ἐξελέξατο ὁ Θεὸς, ἵνα καταισχύνῃ τὰ ἰσχυρά·

a But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty;

a Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings hast thou ordained strength, because of thine enemies; that thou mightest still the enemy and the avenger, Psal. viii. 2. and Matt. xxi. 16. For he bringeth down them that dwell on high; the lofty city he layeth it low he layeth it low, even to the ground; he bringeth it even to the dust. The foot shall tread it down, even the feet of the poor, and the steps of the needy, Isa. xxvi. 5, 6. And Jesus, walking by the sea of Galilee,

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ren,

saw two brethren, Simon called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea: for they were fishers. And he saith unto them, Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men. And they straightway left their nets, and followed him. And going on from thence, he saw other two brethJames the son of Zebedee, and John his brother, in a ship with Zebedee their father, mending their nets and he called them, Matt. iv. 18-21. Settle it therefore in your hearts, not to meditate before what ye shall answer: For I will give you a mouth and wisdom, which all your adversaries shall not be able to gain say nor resist, Luke xxi. 14, 15. And after certain days, when Felix came with his wife Drusilla, which was a Jewess, he sent for Paul, and heard him concerning the faith in Christ. And as he reasoned of righteousness, temperance, and judgment to come, Felix trembled, and answered, Go thy way for this time; when I have a convenient season, I will call for thee, Acts xxiv. 24, 25. But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us, 2 Cor. iv. 7.

VER. 28.

Καὶ τὰ ἀγενῆ τοῦ κόσμου, καὶ τὰ ἐξουθενημένα ἐξελέξατο ὁ Θεὸς, καὶ τὰ μὴ ὄντα, ἵνα τὰ ὄντα καταργήσῃ·

And base things of the world, and things which are despised, hath God chosen, yea, and things which are not, to bring to nought things that are:

VER. 29.

Ὅπως μὴ καυχήσηται πᾶσα σὰρξ ἐνώπιον αὐτοῦ.

a That no flesh should glory in his

presence.

a For who maketh thee to differ from another? and what hast thou that thou didst not receive? now if thou didst receive it, why dost thou glory, as if thou hadst not received it? 1 Cor. iv. 7. Shall the axe boast itself against him that heweth therewith? or shall the saw magnify itself against him that shaketh it? as if the rod should shake itself against them that lift it up, er as if the staff should lift up itself, as

if it were no wood, Isa. x. 15. Thus saith the LORD, Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty man glory in his might, let not the rich man glory in his riches; But let him that glorieth, glory in this, that he understandeth and knoweth me, that I am the LORD which exercise loving-kindness, judgment, and righteousness, in the earth: for in these things I delight, saith the LORD, Jer. ix. 23, 24.

a See on John xiv. ver. 18. b And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation, 2 Cor. v. 18.

c See on Luke xxi. ver. 15. clause 1. d See on John xvi. ver. 10. clause 1. e And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS : for he shall save his people from their sins, Matt. i. 21. And for their sakes I sanctify myself, that they also might be sanctified through the truth, John xvii. 19. That they may receive forgiveness of sins, and inheritance among them which are sanctified by faith that is in me, Acts xxvi. 18. For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them, Eph. ii. 10. Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it; That he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word, That he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish, v. 25-27. Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works, Tit. ii. 14.

f See on Rom. viii. ver. 23. clause 3.

not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak : and he will shew you things to come. He shall glorify me: for he shall receive of mine, and shall shew it unto you, John xvi. 8-14. For I will not dare to speak of any of those things which Christ hath not wrought by me, to make the Gentiles obedient, by word and deed, Through mighty signs and wonders, by the power of the Spirit of God, Rom. xv. 18, 19. For our Gospel came not unto you in word only, but also in power, and in the Holy Ghost, and in much assurance; as ye know what manner of men we were among you for your sake, 1 Thess. i. 5. Unto whom it was revealed, that not unto themselves but unto us they did minister the things, which are now reported unto you by them that have preached the Gospel unto you with the Holy Ghost sent down from heaven; which things the angels desire to look into, 1 Pet. i. 12.

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a See on Matt. xi. ver. 25. clause 3. b The elders which are among you I exhort, who am also an elder, and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, and also a partaker of the glory that shall be revealed, 1 Pet. v. 1.

VER. 8.

“Ην οὐδεὶς τῶν ἀρχόντων τοῦ αἰῶνος τούτου ἔγνωκεν· εἰ γὰρ ἔγνωσαν, οὐκ ἂν τὸν Κύριον τῆς δόξης ἐσταύρωσαν.

a Which none of the princes of this world knew: b for had they known it, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory.

a See on John i. ver. 10. clause 3. b Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And they parted his raiment, And and cast lots, Luke xxiii. 34. now, brethren, I wot that through ignorance ye did it, as did also your rulers, Acts iii. 17. For they that dwell at Jerusalem, and their rulers, because they knew him not, nor yet the voices of the prophets which are read every sabbath-day, they have fulled them in condemning him, xiii. 27. But their minds were blinded: for until this day remaineth the same the old testament; which vail is done vail untaken away in the reading of away in Christ. But even unto this day, when Moses is read, the vail is upon their heart, 2 Cor, iii. 14, 15. Who was before a blasphemer, and a persecutor, and injurious: but I obtained mercy, because I did it ignorantly in unbelief, 1 Tim. i. 13.

c Lift up your heads, O ye gates; and be ye lift up, ye everlasting doors and the King of glory shall The LORD strong and mighty, the come in. Who is this King of glory? LORD mighty in battle. Lift up your heads, O ye gates; even lift them up, ye everlasting doors; and the King of glory shall come in. Who is this King of glory? The LORD of hosts, he is the King of glory. Selah, Psal. xxiv. 7-10. See also on Luke i ver. 11. clause 3.

VER. 9.

̓Αλλὰ καθὼς γέγραπται· “Α ὀφθαλμὸς οὐκ εἶδε, καὶ οἷς οὐκ ἤκουσε, καὶ ἐπὶ καρδίαν ἀνθρώπου οὐκ ἀνέβη, ἃ ἡτοίμασεν ὁ Θεὸς τοῖς ἀγαπῶσιν αὐτόν·